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West Kent Walking Group

We are the West Kent Walking Group. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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  • 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 quarterly 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
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Overview

A circular night walk from Shoreham via Otford. This route climbs up the North Downs to Romney Street before descending to Otford Village via the North Downs Way. We complete the loop following the River Darent back to Shoreham Village. After the walk there is an option for a drink in the pub afterwards.

Please bring walking boots, walking pole and torch, as this walk will be under the cover of darkness. The full moon (the worm moon) from the previous day will be present in the evening sky from 8pm onwards.

Tuesday, 26 March 2024
Start time:
6:30 pm
Estimated finish time:
9:30 pm
Difficulty:
Technical
Distance:
11.1km / 6.9mi
Ascent:
281m / 922ft
Type:
circular

The walk starts from Shoreham railway station. There is limited parking at the railway station or in the layby on the A225 opposite the railway station. Otherwise please park respectfully in the village itself. If parking in the village allow 10 mins to walk to the start point. We will leave promptly at 6.30pm.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 52589 61510
Nearest postcode:
TN14 7RT
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Start time:
6:30 pm

Shoreham Railway 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 quarterly 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