ay Nat This walk begins in ns W ion ow al D T h r t a ROUTE DESCRIPTION r i Otford where you can o l N catch a glimpse of the 1 From the car park opposite the 9 Come to the end of the wooded but cross stile on the right. Cross largest scale model in C e 8 area and into a field. Head another field and go over another 1 Bull pub, turn left along high street. le 0 b 2 ra 8- tin 97 the world - the Otford g 40 years 1 After a short distance, turn left across, to left of farm buildings. stile to head down slope on an Solar System. to take path between The Forge Once at farm buildings, observe enclosed path until you reach a House Restaurant and Antiques waymarking to follow route taking road (Eastdown house should be After a steep climb up onto the shop. There are views along this you between buildings out of farm on the right). North Downs you are rewarded path on the left as you pass the through a gate, travelling downhill with some fantastic views of the end of the recreation ground. Here on a track. 14 Beware of traffic.Turn left and surrounding countryside. you can also see the Otford Solar follow road uphill to sign posts on Descending back to Otford along System model. 10 Bear left to take footpath through right. Cross over stile into field and gap into a field. Follow path across follow path, heading for edge of part of the North Downs Way 2 Follow path through gate. field following arrows, until you trees straight ahead. Reach gate you also pass by Otford Pond reach woodland boundary. and cross over stile into another Otford interestingly designated as a 3 Follow path through treeline – you field. Follow path downhill to 5.3 MILES (8.5KM) listed building! Please note that are now crossing the Darent Valley Enter in to wooded area and woods. Cross over stile into woods the route has a short on-road Golf Course. Keep to enclosed path follow path travelling downhill. and follow fenced woodland path section and the steep climbs may at all times. On reaching a road You should emerge from the until you reach a road. not be suitable for all. crossing the path beware of traffic. wooded area on a fairly steep Cross over to take path bearing hillside overlooking an old golf 15 Beware of traffic. Turn right and Darent Valley Path waymarkings. course. Continue downhill to stile follow road. at bottom. 4 Come to end of path and on to 16 Come to a road junction and a cricket ground. Follow around 11 Follow enclosed path crossing the cross island in middle. Cross edge to Kissing Gate on other side. golf course. Emerge from the path road to climb over stile near gate in to a field. Keeping to the left signposted as North Downs Way. 5 Beware of golfers playing shots, hand side, continue uphill on what In this field, follow path along look right before crossing fairway. becomes a steep climb. Near the left hand boundary entering into Continue along path until you top there are views to the left and wooded area after approximately come to a main road (Station Rd). behind you. 350m. As the path emerges from EXPLOREKENT.ORG the short wooded stretch it begins 6 Beware of traffic.Turn right and 12 Go through treeline to cross a short downhill with steps in places. There follow road to junction with main grassy area and go over stile in to are some good views of Otford road A225 (turn left if you want to a field. Continue straight ahead through trees ahead. How to get there - explore Shoreham), passing Golf bearing right as you go uphill. Aim course entrance and under railway for right side of house ahead which 17 Beware of traffic. Reaching the end By Car: Otford is on the A225, just Start/Finish Otford bridge. becomes visible as you near the of the path you will be at a road. north of Sevenoaks. Stiles 9 top of the slope. Cross stile at right Cross over to pavement and turn 7 Beware of fast travelling vehicles. Parking: Pay and display parking is side of house to follow footpath. right following North Downs Way Gates 3 Cross road to follow gravel path to available opposite the Bull public Take the first path (bridleway) sign. the right of building (Copt Hall). house in Otford. Fields and tracks with some on the right after coming to the on-road sections. Undulating At road junction bear left Terrain 8 When you reach a forked junction, end of the enclosed path (do Train: Otford (500m). National Rail paths. Some steep slopes. (following North Downs Way sign). bear left to take the signed not continue following the wall Enquiries: 08457 484950. sections. Some steep slopes This will take you back to Otford footpath in to the woods. (do not straight on). crossing over the railway bridge, Bus: 21 (Sevenoaks – Swanley). Warning Take Care continue straight on to follow 13 Go through gate at end of path past a pond (designated as a listed 3 journeys. Mon – Sat. the Bridleway) As the path winds Views Some good views and bear left to follow path over building!) pubs and shops, back through woodland, it becomes 434 (Sevenoaks – Shoreham) a stile into field. Follow track on to the to the car park where you Toilets None on route steep and there are approximately 3/4 journeys. Mon - Sat left boundary of field. When track started. Refreshments Pub and shops near start/finish 145 steps to climb. Traveline: 0870 6082608 begins to bend sharply round to the left do not follow round rw oyih eevd Kent County Council licence number 100019238. May 2005 © Crown copyright reserved. © Crown copyright reserved. Kent County Council© Crown County licence number 1000019238 Kent reserved. copyright

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