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United Kingdom
England
South East England
Kent
Sevenoaks
Shoreham

Samuel Palmer's House – Otford loop from Shoreham

Moderate

4.6

(14)

107

hikers

Samuel Palmer's House – Otford loop from Shoreham

02:12

8.29km

80m

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: July 18, 2026

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

703 m

Samuel Palmer's House

Highlight • Historical Site

The artist Samuel Palmer lived and worked in this house. The house has an immaculate front garden which can be seen through the gates from the road.

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2

715 m

Shoreham is a village and civil parish in the Sevenoaks District of Kent, England. It is located 5.2 miles north of Sevenoaks. The probable derivation of the name is estate …

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3

839 m

The Mount Vineyard

Highlight • Cafe

the shop does wine tastings if the restaurant is full. super cute!!

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4

1.64 km

Shoreham and Otford Cricket Club

Highlight • Structure

If you're passing through the public footpath here at the right time you might be lucky enough to see a game taking place – with a view back towards the Shoreham Memorial Cross

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5

2.98 km

Solar System Model Sundials

Highlight • Monument

6

3.90 km

Otford Palace Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Slight deviation from the trail route, but it is well worth a quick visit. This remaining tower once formed part of Archbishop's Palace, hosting the likes of King Henry VIII.

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7

4.22 km

Otford

Highlight • Structure

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 …

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8

4.92 km

Tree arch over the River Darent

Highlight • Viewpoint

A small bank besides the River Daren, just off the footpath – an ideal spot to take a seat and maybe even dip your feet on a hot day.

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B

8.29 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.31 km

3.00 km

845 m

838 m

290 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.13 km

1.66 km

1.47 km

587 m

301 m

145 m

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Sunday 30 August

22°C

13°C

68 %

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