Farningham Stone Bridge – Horton Kirby Viaduct loop from Dartford

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Farningham Stone Bridge – Horton Kirby Viaduct loop from Dartford

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Farningham Stone Bridge – Horton Kirby Viaduct loop from Dartford

05:11

20.3km

70m

Hiking

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: August 9, 2026

Tips

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.72 km

River Darent

Highlight • River

Nice walk alongside a small stream, ideal for paddling

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7.30 km

Old Weir on the River Darent

Highlight • Structure

On the river darent

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7.60 km

Lighthouse Riverside Park & Dining

Highlight • Pub

Handy for a pub lunch

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9.73 km

Farningham Brick Bridge and Mill

Highlight • Bridge

The white houses in the background are interesting. I've heard storys linking these to early American houses.
We are about 2 miles from Brands Hatch, on race days you can hear the motors.

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9.79 km

Farringdon Cattle Screen and Lion Hotel

Highlight • Monument

Great place to stop and have a drink or lunch in summer

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9.81 km

Farningham Stone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This quaint village dates back to the Roman and Saxon era. The village is mentioned in the Domesday Book and has a number of historic buildings including Farningham Mill, a …

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13.3 km

The viaduct saw its first trains in July 1858 when the East Kent Railway extended its line from Strood to Bromley, and comprises ten arches sandwiched within an overall length of approximately 390 foot.

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15.6 km

Church of St Margaret of Antioch

Highlight • Religious Site

A quite and small little church just on the edge of the countryside, I have passed directly through it several times.

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20.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.62 km

2.93 km

2.50 km

2.31 km

2.07 km

880 m

Surfaces

4.20 km

4.17 km

3.90 km

2.97 km

2.85 km

2.14 km

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

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Comments

July 31, 2022,Eynsford to Dartford - Darenth Valley Path

Starts strong until Farningham, but the closer it gets to Dartford the more enclosed and scrubby it gets. Has its moments, but TBH I wouldn't really recommend this route. If you want to walk the Path, Farningham to Shoreham is the best section.