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We offer walks in London and Home Counties, accessible by public transport.

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

Overview

An early spring walk up to to the chalk ridge overlooking the Darent valley to the south and then on through the old and ancient oak, chestnut and beech woods of Lullingstone Park. After the lunch break at the visitor centre we follow the footpath to Shoreham which can be a stopping off point by rail back to London before going onto Otford village.  Paths may be muddy, so poles are useful.

Train:  London Blackfriars 9.46, Elephant & Castle 9.50, Denmark Hill 9.58, Peckham Rye 10.01, Bromley South 10.23, arr Eynsford 10.41. ( Sevenoaks train.)  Buy a return to Otford, passholders  buy a return from Swanley to Otford.

Lunch:  Picnic or snacks, meals and hot drinks at the Lullingstone visitor centre.

Toilet:  On the train and at Lullingstone visitor centre

Wednesday, 25 February 2026
Start time:
10:45 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 53554 64928
Nearest postcode:
DA4 0HP
what3words:
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Start time:
10:45 am

Eynsford station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 53218 59397
Nearest postcode:
TN14 5QY
what3words:
closed.dined.famed
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

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