North Downs and Darent Valley

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Overview

See the leaves turning and autumn Kent countryside in this moderately rigorous circular walk.

Wednesday, 24 September 2025

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 24km / 14.9mi
Ascent:: 270m / 886ft
Type:: circular

Start at Kemsing village car park, then up on to the North Downs before descending to Otford and walking along the Darent valley to Shoreham before heading west to Halstead and then south to Knockholt Pound (picnic lunch here), Dunton Green and back to Otford. Some ups and downs, and (depending on recent rainfall) muddy terrain.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 55541 58686
Nearest postcode:: TN15 6NA
what3words:: bleak.cross.foods

Start time:: 9:30 am

Next to church. Free parking. The Bell pub and Italian Deli, both across road, MAY be open.

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