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High Elms and Downe

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Overview

Starts at Keston Fish Ponds car park, Westerham Road, Keston.  Follows the London Loop to High Elms where there is toilet/drinks stop.  Then through Cuckoo Wood (where there may be bluebells) to Downe for a lunch stop at the George and Dragon.  Then back via ridge overlooking Biggin Hill golf club to Holmwood Farm, then on London Loop back to car park.  Numerous stiles in the latter part of the walk.
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map 147.

Wednesday, 24 April 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

There’s no need to book if you want to come on this walk.  Just turn up on the day.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 41921 63983
Nearest postcode:
BR2 6AT
what3words:
works.digs.spout
Start time:
10:00 am

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