An easy-paced circular route starting and finishing at Otford Station. The walk includes a good mix of woodland and open countryside, with fine views overlooking the Darent valley with extensive lavender fields at Castle Farm. This route goes past Lullingstone Castle, a historic manor house.
The route then continues along a country lane through the secluded Austin Lodge valley, climbing to the isolated settlement of Romney Street. From there we descend through Great Wood, following the North Downs Way, with views back over Otford and the valley, before heading to Otford.
Travel:
Take the 9.43 train from London Bridge to Otford, arriving at 10.10. Please buy a return to Otford.
Hourly trains return to London Bridge at 15 minutes past.
No booking required.
The finishing time is an estimate only and will be dependent on factors such as the weather, the speed at which the group walks and the number of breaks we take.