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Metropolitan Walkers Group

The London walking community aimed at people of working age. No need to book, just turn up!

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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

Overview

A lovely circular walk that goes north of Sevenoaks. We start by following the Darent Valley path, passing ponds and lakes and head for Otford. We then turn west and climb a steep hill at Polhill Bank where there are beautiful views. We continue over the M25 and head to Knockholt Pound, where we stop for lunch. There are two pubs, but please bring a packed lunch. After lunch we head south through some woods and pleasant open countryside. We pass the hamlet of Chevening with its lovely church. We continue south and pass the pretty lake at Chipstead. Finally, we head back to Sevenoaks via Dry Hill.

Travel: Take the 10.04 from Charing Cross (London Bridge 10.13), arrives Sevenoaks at 10.36. There are several trains an hour back to London.

Note: Please board this specific train as earlier trains to Sevenoaks might be slower and could arrive at the destination after the start of the walk.

Saturday, 28 March 2026
Start time:
10:40 am
Estimated finish time:
11:59 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
20.9km / 13.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 52272 55328
Nearest postcode:
TN13 1DP
what3words:
blast.dash.swim
Start time:
10:40 am

Sevenoaks 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