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Overview

A visit to High Elms Country Park heading to Downe and back.

High Elms House was the home of John Lubbock, first Lord Avebury, whose claims to fame are many.  He was a keen naturalist and anthropologist; a friend and supporter of Charles Darwin who lived at Downe; a banker, politician and social reformer.  He saved Avebury stone circle from developers and was responsible for introducing bank holidays!

I have done this lively walk with different friends/groups, time to share it with this group.

We will be walking across a golf course, remember to shout fore and duck!

We will meet at High Elms main car park.

The pub stop at the end will be at the Royal Oak, High St, Green Street Green that is a short drive away.

Tuesday, 29 August 2023
Start time:
6:00 pm
Estimated finish time:
8:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.4km / 4.0mi
Ascent:
100m / 328ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • Introductory walk
  • Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 44603 63415
Nearest postcode:
BR6 7JH
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Start time:
6:00 pm

High Elms Main Car Park, Shire Ln, Orpington BR6 7JH

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