Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 4, 2026

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Downe Bank & High Elms

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.07 km

Tubbenden Meadow and View of Orpington

Highlight • Natural

8.28 km

Great Molloms Wood

Forest

9.57 km

Wildflower Path

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Beautiful path running between fields of crops, and blooming with wildflowers. In the summer, of course.

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10.6 km

High Wood

Forest

14.0 km

Public footpath route through the Downe Valley adjacent to the Twenty Acre Wood with views up the ridge to Cudham and the church tower peaking through the tops of the tree. Part of the Cudham Circular Walk.

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15.1 km

Down House – Charles Darwin's Home

Highlight • Historical Site

A piece of Kent history;

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15.7 km

Charles Darwin Memorial, Downe Village

Highlight • Monument

Small country village with two nice pubs. Great place to take a break with a pint!

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19.0 km

View of High Elms Country Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Always busy with dog walkers. Offers great views back over High Elms.

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19.2 km

St Giles the Abbot Churchyard

Highlight • Religious Site

Worth a sit down under this giant old pine tree in the churchyard.

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19.4 km

Farnborough Village

Highlight • Settlement

Once a major stopping point along the London-Hastings road - the local pub, the Change of Horses, gives the nature of its past. Now a pleasant little spot with some listed historical buildings.

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25.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.63 km

6.51 km

4.89 km

3.08 km

715 m

181 m

Surfaces

6.82 km

6.20 km

5.20 km

3.49 km

1.95 km

1.33 km

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Tubbenden Meadow and View of Orpington

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