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Metropolitan Walkers Group

The London-based hiking group aimed at people in their 20s - 30s. No need to book, just turn up!

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Overview

A brisk walk criss-crossing the picturesque Darent Valley. The lunch stop will be at around 9 miles' distance at Lullingstone Country Park where there are toilets and a cafe. A total ascent of over 750 metres made up by some individually steep climbs - also aiming for an average pace of around 3.3 mph if conditions are dry, so a good level of fitness is required.

Please bring a packed lunch. Pub at the end of the walk. 

OPTIONAL DROP OUT POINTS: for those wanting the challenge of a fast walk with some steep climbs, but not sure whether to commit to the full distance, the walk passes Eynsford Station (6 miles distance) and Shoreham Station (14 miles distance).

Travel: Take the 9:29 from London Charing Cross (Waterloo East: 9:32, London Bridge 9:38) arrive at Otford at 10:07.

Meet outside the main station building at Otford station.

Buy a return to Otford - those travelling from inside the London zones can use contactless (but not Oyster), though it is not possible to get a railcard discount this way.

Saturday, 27 September 2025
Start time:
10:10 am
Estimated finish time:
6:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
29km / 18.0mi
Ascent:
765m / 2510ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 53218 59397
Nearest postcode:
TN14 5QY
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Start time:
10:10 am

Otford Station

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking