Welcome to Capital Walkers, the friendly London Ramblers group for people aged 40+. We walk every weekend and usually at least once during the week.
Robert W.
A scenic hike along and overlooking the Darent Valley. We begin at Otford along the Darent Valley trail towards Shoreham and going left to Robins Wood and Water Lane for Pilots Wood.
We then head to Meanfield Wood for the Samuel Palmer Trail to Castle Road/Castle Farm and Lullingstone Country Park Cafe. This is our lunch stop. Please bring a packed lunch.
Samuel Palmer was an artist who lived in Shoreham. The trail goes through areas which inspired his paintings. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Palmer
After lunch we take the Darent Valley trail; this time going east and passing through Shoreham to Otford to complete our ramble. Whereas we have an ascent of 335 meters before lunch the second part of the walk after lunch is flat along the valley trail.
Highlights:
A scenic hike along the River Darent giving way to scenic views over the valley; woodlands, lavender and other fields as well as the picturesque Castle Farm.
Exit point for a shorter walk: Shoreham
No dogs
Travel - Take the 10.29 train from Charing Cross; London Bridge 10.38; Swanley 10.59 arrives Otford 11.07
No booking required; Neither is it necessary to txt or email beforehand to join the walk.
Finishing Time - The finishing time is an estimate only and will be dependent on a number of factors such as, weather, the speed at which the group walks and the number of breaks taken.
Otford Railway Station
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