Shoreham Circular Walk via Kemsing

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Overview

Circular walk from Shoreham, stopping at Kemsing for lunch, map EX 147. Getting there: by rail to Shoreham Station or if by car, park in Station Road. Meet at the top of Station Road, by the field gate near to the railway bridge. Returning via North Downs Way path down into Otford and then along the Darent Valley Path back to Shoreham. Some steep but short ascents and descents. Toilets and benches at Kemsing. Bring picnic lunch.

Wednesday, 19 November 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 17.1km / 10.6mi
Ascent:: 461m / 1512ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://nwkramblers.chessck.co.uk/

There's no need to book to come on this walk. Just turn up on the day.

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 52552 61471
Nearest postcode:: TN14 7RT
what3words:: fallen.edit.ramp

Start time:: 10:00 am

Park in the lane by Shoreham railway station.

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