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North West Kent Group

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

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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

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

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.

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