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West Kent Walking Group

We are the West Kent Walking Group. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Overview

9 mile circular walk from Farnborough Village to Cudham then Single Street, Luxted, Downe and back to Farnborough Village, taking in part of High Elms Country Park and several picturesque woods and fields with a few steep uphill / downhills as we criss-cross local valleys. Bring a picnic lunch for midway and we’ll probably also stop for refreshments at one of the two pubs and a cafe in Downe on the way back.

If it’s sunny, survivors will be welcome in Julian’s garden in FV for tea, coffee and ice cream afterwards. Any questions, contact julian.childs@gmail.com or 07973 258721.

Wednesday, 25 June 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please meet at 10:15 to leave at 10:30 prompt from the triangular traffic island in the middle of Farnborough Village at junction of High Street and Church Road BR6 7DB, returning by 15:30. Free parking on nearby residential roads but beware of metered parking by shops on high street and please avoid the small, well-used church car park.   

This area is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone so consider car-sharing if your jalopy isn’t ULEZ compliant. Alternatively, the frequent 358 Bus service stops near the start/finish point as it runs between Orpington and Bromley South rail stations (then continues via Beckenham to Crystal Palace).
 

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 44343 64255
Nearest postcode:
BR6 7DB
what3words:
bleat.spices.pose
Start time:
10:30 am

Benches on traffic island at junction of High Street and Church Road, Farnborough Village.

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