The village of Otford has a rich history dating back 3,000 years. Occupants have included Iron Age farmers, Romans, Saxons, Normans, archbishops, and royalty. The village has lots of claims to fame. It's home to the largest scale model of the solar system in the world. Otford High Street has been designated as a conservation area and has buildings dating back to the 15th century. Interestingly, Otford has the only duck pond in the country with listed status, too. The pretty pond, which is Grade II-listed, is thought to date back to Anglo Saxon times.

Graham Farey

July 7, 2020

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A beautful start to the tour with this lovely duck pond at Otford

Hermann

March 2, 2023

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The scenic importance of this part of the Village Centre has been officially recognised by scheduling the pond as a Grade II listed building – the only listed Duckpond in the country.

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1. Otford loop to Round Hill & the North Downs Way — Kent Downs ANOB

9.85km

02:49

230m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. View of the Rolling Hills – View of London from Kent Downs loop from Eynsford

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03:37

250m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Otford Duck Pond – Polhill Bank Nature Reserve loop from Badgers Mount

10.7km

02:59

200m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 60 m

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Location: Otford, Sevenoaks, Kent, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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Otford Duck Pond

1. Otford loop to Round Hill & the North Downs Way — Kent Downs ANOB

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3. Otford Duck Pond – Polhill Bank Nature Reserve loop from Badgers Mount

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