Otford & Shoreham Circular (Darent Valley Loop)

Name: Otford & Shoreham Circular (Darent Valley Loop)
Start: 2025-09-14T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-09-14T14:30:00+01:00
Location: Otford railway station

Schedule

Sun Sep 14 2025 at 10:00 am to 02:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Otford railway station | Sevenoaks, EN

🏞️ Hills, Valleys & Vistas – A Scenic Darent Valley Hike from Otford
📌 A quick intro
Join us on 📅 Sunday 14th September for a scenic circular hike through one of Kent’s most picturesque valleys. Starting and finishing at 🚉 Otford Station, this 🚶 14.8 km loop climbs out of the village to reveal stunning views, rolling hills, and the wooded serenity of the Darent Valley.
We’ll pass through 🏘️ Shoreham, a charming village nestled beside the River Darent, and follow the 🛤️ Darenth Way, a peaceful riverside trail flanked by orchards, meadows, and chalky hills.
This route includes some hills and narrower woodland paths, offering a bit more challenge — but you’ll be rewarded with beautiful vistas and plenty of varied terrain.
✨ Highlights:
🌄 Panoramic countryside views from the North Downs
🏘️ Historic village of Shoreham and the Darent Valley trail
🌳 Rolling fields, wooded hills, and riverside walking
🗓️ The Details
📅 Date: 14 September 2025
🕤 Meet and Start Time: 09:15 meet for 09:30 am start
⏳ Walking time: 5 hrs (incl. lunch break)
👣 Staff Member: Rachel Stockey
📍 Location
📌 Meeting point: Otford station, Station Road, Otford, Kent, TN14 5QY
🗺️ what3words: ///hike.dined.beam
🚗 Car Parking: Charges not included
🛤️ Route
🌿 Terrain: Mixed
📏 Distance: Approximately 14.8 km (8 miles)
🔁 Walk Type: Circular
📈 Elevation Gain/Loss: 330m ascent/descent
💬 Difficulty: Moderate
🎒 Your Kit List
🥾 Suitable footwear (preferably walking boots or sturdy shoes, no flip-flops)
🧥 A waterproof coat (and waterproof trousers, if you have them) for rainy days
🥤 Drinking water and a packed lunch
💊 Personal medication (Let us know confidentially about any medical conditions)
👕 Suitable walking attire
⚠️ Important Notes
🐾 We welcome friendly dogs on our walks, provided they remain on a lead at all times. The owner is fully responsible for their dog throughout the walk.
📸 We take photos during our walks for promotional and training purposes. If you prefer not to be included, just let us know on the day.
🔁 Cancellation policy: Full payment becomes due if a user cancels within 4 days of the activity. Any person cancelling outside of 4 days will receive a credit available to use within 90 days.