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View of Eynsford Viaduct – Eynsford Ford and Bridge loop from Eynsford

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View of Eynsford Viaduct – Eynsford Ford and Bridge loop from Eynsford

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View of Eynsford Viaduct – Eynsford Ford and Bridge loop from Eynsford

02:57

10.9km

140m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Kent Downs National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.48 km

Bridleway Near Upper Austin Lodge

Highlight • Trail

Bridleway with some nice views and a decent footpath

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5.34 km

Darent Valley Path (Shoreham section)

Highlight • Trail

The Darent Valley Path follows the River Darent from its source in the Greensand hills, to the Thames. If you fancy walking it all, it's 20 miles (32 km).

This section follows the footpath across the fields north of Shoreham.

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6.60 km

Shoreham Lavender Fields

Highlight • Natural

Lots of Lavender fields here with good photo opportunities! Try seeing them around June - August when they should be in bloom! For lots of Lavender goods try 'The Hop Shop' which is very near by.

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7.05 km

Castle Farm Lavender Fields and Farm Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

7.35 km

Lullingstone Country Park and Lullingstone Castle

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is a convenient stop for refreshments with tea room, toilets, picnic tables,children's playground and riverside walks.

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8.98 km

View of Eynsford Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

This impressive nine-arched red-brick viaduct is a prominent feature on the line to the delightfully-named ''Bat & Ball'' station. The structure was built by the independent ''Sevenoaks Railway'', incorporated in 1859 to link the ''Chatham'' main line with the market town of Sevenoaks. The branch was initially single-track, seeing its first services on 2nd June 1862, but the viaduct was built to accommodate two tracks from the outset, because the line was doubled in the following year. A Maidstone extension from Otford opened on 1st June 1874, this again single-track, but following in the footsteps of the original Bat & Ball line, this was soon doubled, two-track working commencing on 11th August 1875. The viaduct has nine arches of 30-foot span, and rises to a height of 75-feet above the valley. (From kentrail.org.uk)

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9.48 km

Eynsford Village

Highlight • Settlement

The village of Eynsford, which features on the Darent Valley Path, offers a glimpse into traditional English village life. With its charming cottages, historic church, and iconic Eynsford Castle, this is a perfect spot to take a break and explore the local history.

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9.82 km

Eynsford Ford and Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Eynsford Ford reflects the traditional way used to cross a stream or small river, via a shallow point. It was an important crossing back in Roman times.

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10.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.96 km

3.58 km

1.88 km

842 m

454 m

171 m

Surfaces

4.29 km

4.15 km

972 m

922 m

412 m

141 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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View of Eynsford Viaduct – Eynsford Ford and Bridge loop from Eynsford

Bridleway Near Upper Austin Lodge

Darent Valley Path (Shoreham section)

Shoreham Lavender Fields

Castle Farm Lavender Fields and Farm Shop

Lullingstone Country Park and Lullingstone Castle

View of Eynsford Viaduct

Eynsford Village

Eynsford Ford and Bridge

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