The Top 10 Attractions around Dartford
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Dartford. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Dartford is a region where 10
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 6, 2025
Joydens Wood singletrack trails
Highlight • Forest
Great place to ride single tracks of all levels you can spend most of the day there and only bump into a few other humans. Excellent place to escape to. So take lots of snacks and drink.
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Confluence of the River Darent and the Thames
Highlight • Natural Monument
Any number of footpaths can bring you to the confluence of the Rivers Darent and Thames – it's quite a remarkable place. From here, you can see the impressive Darent …
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Crayford Marshes
Highlight • Natural
The Crayford marshes are an expansive seasonal wetland alongside the River Darent. Its pastureland is divided by ditches and reeds, making it quite impressive to see.
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Hook Green Lane and Shirehall Lane
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
Just wonderful to cycle through in the sunshine. The views and the area are stunning.
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Botany Marsh Gravel Tracks
Highlight (Segment) • Natural
It is really beautiful but be aware that the gravel is extremely sandy with big loose rocks so I found it quite difficult.
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Central Park, Dartford
Highlight (Segment) • Rest Area
It's an extremely nice park in the heart of Dartford, I have passed through several times and have loved it each time. There's also a lake in the park with …
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Dartford Crossing Cycle Transport Service
Highlight • Cycleway
There is a free crossing service for cyclists at Dartford (just be mindful of the time - see highlights picture).
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River Cray Embankment Singletrack
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Fantastic single track, bit flat as it goes along the river but very enjoyable
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Industrial Segment Near Highway
Highlight (Segment) • Structure
What an awful segment...
If you like dodgy industrial places, riding on the pavement next to highways, then it's your dream route.
If not, well you're in for a long a not fun time.
If you like dodgy industrial places, riding on the pavement next to highways, then it's your dream route.
If not, well you're in for a long a not fun time.
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Dugdale Wharf & Crayford Creek on the Cray Riverway and London Loop (Route 1)
Highlight (Segment) • River
Beautiful gravel section through the marshland along the Thames on the Cray Riverway and London Loop on the National Cycle Network Route 1.
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