Walks you can reach from Eynsford by train
Kent · South East England | Walks by foot
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Shoreham Station Circular via World Garden (Kent)
4m direct from Eynsford.
20km. 5h.
Steep-sided chalk hills, ancient woodland, chalk grassland, open countryside, valley floor, riverside paths, golf course, and lavender fields. Steep descents.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Otford Station to Shoreham Station (Kent)
4m direct from Eynsford.
8km.
A rambler favourite! North Downs hills, chalk woodland, bluebell woods, open commons, grassy fields, and Shoreham village. Can be muddy.
A shorter variant of Otford Circular via Romney Street – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Farningham Road Station to Shoreham Station (Kent)
4m direct from Eynsford.
16km. 4h.
Ancient woodland, riverside Darent Valley Path, low hills, and quaint village of Shoreham. Motocross path closures possible.
A shorter variant of Farningham Road to Otford – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Knockholt Station to Shoreham Station (Kent)
4m direct from Eynsford.
5km.
Wooded hills, steep ridge climb, and descent into village. Descent can be slippery.
A shorter variant of Knockholt to Otford – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Otford Station Circular via the Darent Valley (Kent)
7m direct from Eynsford.
Tough: steep ascents. 13km. 4h–6h30.
A rambler favourite! North Downs hills, chalk woodland, bluebell woods, open commons, grassy fields, disused golf course, Darent Valley riverbank, and quaint village. Can be muddy.
Lunch stops in Shoreham (1h30–2h in): the Samuel Palmer, the Kings Arms, or the Mount Vineyard.
End-of-walk rewards: the Crown, the Bull, or the Woodman.
Otford Station to Snodland Station (Kent)
7m direct from Eynsford.
21km.
North Downs ridge, southern escarpment, fields, woods, open views south, forest, country park, open countryside, and urban streets.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Knockholt Station to Otford Station (Kent)
7m direct from Eynsford.
12km.
Wooded hills, steep ridges, hidden downland valley, bluebell woods, beech and sweet chestnut woodland, and fields. Descents can be slippery.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Farningham Road Station to Otford Station (Kent)
7m direct from Eynsford.
20km. 5h.
Ancient woodland, field edges, riverside Darent Valley Path, low hills, chalk downland, quaint villages, golf course, and nature reserves. Motocross path closures possible.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Otford Station to Halling Station (Kent)
7m direct from Eynsford.
23km.
North Downs ridge, southern escarpment, fields, woods, open views south, forest, country park, and open countryside.
A longer variant of Otford to Snodland – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Borough Green & Wrotham Station to Sevenoaks Station (Kent)
15m direct from Eynsford.
16km. Moderate ascents. 4h30–7h30.
An essential walk! Greensand hills, apple orchards, woodland paths, streams, deer park, open parkland, and historic manor grounds. Mostly secluded. Can be muddy.
Highlights: Ightham Mote (14th century manor; a visit easily fits into a walk schedule), Knole House (enormous aristocratic estate, associated with the Bloomsbury Group; well worth a visit but consumes a day in itself), and Knole Park.
Lunch stops: the Plough (2h–3h in), or Ightham Mote café (2h–3h30 in).
End-of-walk rewards: the Chequers, the Restoration, or the Sennockian.
Sevenoaks Station Circular via Knole House (Kent)
15m direct from Eynsford.
16km.
A rambler favourite! Deer park, fields, woods, coppiced woodland, escarpment ridge, bluebell and wild garlic woods, and Weald views. Some mud inevitable.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Yalding Station to Sevenoaks Station (Kent)
15m direct from Eynsford.
21km.
A rambler favourite! Undulating Kent farmland, orchards, bluebell woods, greensand escarpment, and deer park. Waymarking can disappear.