Kent : Otford Loop - Quite Hilly - Ramblers

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Overview

Come and join this quite hilly 14.5 mile Hike from Otford via Stansted. Starting out on the North Downs Way it’s straight up, up and away. Heading out to Stansted village for picnic lunch stop then return to Otford. Optional pub at Finish. Moderate pace hike but quite hilly.

Please bring a packed lunch.

Travel: Take 9:55 from Victoria (10:12 Bromley South), arr 10:31 Otford.

Sunday, 7 September 2025

Start time:: 10:35 am
Estimated finish time:: 5:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 23.3km / 14.5mi
Ascent:: 487.7m / 1600ft
Type:: circular

Features

Accessible by public transport
No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 53218 59397
Nearest postcode:: TN14 5QY
what3words:: closed.dined.famed

Start time:: 10:35 am

Otford Station

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