North Downs Darwin Woods and Valleys Trail - Saturday 5 July

Join us as we explore a scenic area set among the rolling hills and woods of the North Downs. A nominated World Heritage Site, the area's claim to fame is its connection to Charles Darwin who found inspiration in this land for his greatest work - that upon the theory of evolution.

Our trail takes us firstly across picturesque fields and a beautiful country park, and from there to the pretty village of Downe. Passing by Darwin's old home we will head east, reaching the woods of Downe Bank and then on into Cudham Valley.

Meeting place: London Bridge Train Station, LOWER concourse level, near Krispy Kreme, marked 34 on the following map: CCS0723844574-001_London Bridge Map Upper and Lower Concourse 2023

Meeting time: 10.00 am (leaving on 10.40 train)

Price: £5. Please pay before the trip using the secure PayPal link. You will be automatically taken to PayPal when you RSVP YES. Our destination is Chelsfield in Zone 6. Tickets can be bought for £6.93.

Distance: 16 km/10 miles

Hike level: easy to medium (you need to be reasonably fit to participate in this activity)

Expected return in London: 7PM

Things to bring: water, packed lunch, waterproof clothing, hiking boots