Best walk from Chelsfield

Set out on a beautiful walk directly from Chelsfield Station.

Chelsfield Station Circular via Down House

16km. Moderate ascents. 4h30–7h30.

Highlights: Down House (home of Charles Darwin).

Lunch stops in Downe (3h–5h in): Down House café, the George and Dragon, or Rajdoot of Downe. Other lunch stop: the Blacksmith's Arms (2h–3h30 in).

End-of-walk rewards: the Rose and Crown, the Royal Oak, the Queens Head, or the Chelsfield.