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Our group offers walks which are accessible by public transport and take place throughout the South East of England plus a summer holiday and a New Year break

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  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

An easy-paced linear walk to Eynsford Station led by Sue C joint with Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster and Richmond Groups over mildly undulating terrain in the Darent Valley. Lunch stop in Shoreham at 'The Kings Arms' pub or bring a picnic. Shoreham is also a drop-out point. Map: E147, L188.

Sunday, 29 March 2026
Start time:
10:33 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Check trains the day before. Buy return ticket to Otford.

NOTE: This is a substitute walk for the Merstham circular which the leader deemed to be too strenuous.  

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 53218 59397
Nearest postcode:
TN14 5QY
what3words:
closed.dined.famed
Start time:
10:33 am

Otford Station (train from Victoria at 09:55 (Ashford International service), calling at Bromley South at 10:12 and arriving at Otford at 10:33).

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 53554 64928
Nearest postcode:
DA4 0HP
what3words:
lasted.bowls.flock
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm

Eynsford 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