Otford & Shoreham Circular (Darent Valley Loop)

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### 🏞️ Hills, Valleys & Vistas – A Scenic Darent Valley Hike from Otford

📌 A quick intro
Join us on 📅 Sunday 14th September for a scenic circular hike through one of Kent’s most picturesque valleys. Starting and finishing at 🚉 Otford Station, this 🚶 14.8 km loop climbs out of the village to reveal stunning views, rolling hills, and the wooded serenity of the Darent Valley.
We’ll pass through 🏘️ Shoreham, a charming village nestled beside the River Darent, and follow the 🛤️ Darenth Way, a peaceful riverside trail flanked by orchards, meadows, and chalky hills.
This route includes some hills and narrower woodland paths, offering a bit more challenge — but you’ll be rewarded with beautiful vistas and plenty of varied terrain.

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### ✨ Highlights:

• 🌄 Panoramic countryside views from the North Downs
• 🏘️ Historic village of Shoreham and the Darent Valley trail
• 🌳 Rolling fields, wooded hills, and riverside walking

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### 🗓️ The Details

• 📅 Date: 14 September 2025
• 🕤 Meet and Start Time: 09:15 meet for 09:30 am start
• ⏳ Walking time: 5 hrs (incl. lunch break)
• 👣 Staff Member: Rachel Stockey

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### 📍 Location

• 📌 Meeting point: Otford station, Station Road, Otford, Kent, TN14 5QY
• 🗺️ what3words: `///hike.dined.beam`
• 🚗 Car Parking: Charges not included

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### 🛤️ Route

• 🌿 Terrain: Mixed
• 📏 Distance: Approximately 14.8 km (8 miles)
• 🔁 Walk Type: Circular
• 📈 Elevation Gain/Loss: 330m ascent/descent
• 💬 Difficulty: Moderate

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### 🎒 Your Kit List

• 🥾 Suitable footwear (preferably walking boots or sturdy shoes, no flip-flops)
• 🧥 A waterproof coat (and waterproof trousers, if you have them) for rainy days
• 🥤 Drinking water and a packed lunch
• 💊 Personal medication (Let us know confidentially about any medical conditions)
• 👕 Suitable walking attire

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### ⚠️ Important Notes

• 🐾 We welcome friendly dogs on our walks, provided they remain on a lead at all times. The owner is fully responsible for their dog throughout the walk.
• 📸 We take photos during our walks for promotional and training purposes. If you prefer not to be included, just let us know on the day.
• 🔁 Cancellation policy: Full payment becomes due if a user cancels within 4 days of the activity. Any person cancelling outside of 4 days will receive a credit available to use within 90 days.