Valley and Vistas Rail Trail (Otford Station)

Rail Trails

A 5.3 mile walk exploring the stunning countryside around Otford, from the valley bottom along the Darent Valley Path to the panoramic vistas from the valley top of the villages and landscapes below.

Start / end point: Otford station

Length: 5.3 miles / 8.5 km

Terrain: Mainly fields and tracks. Undulating path. Some steep slopes up and down. One section of road walking with no pavement. Crosses through a golf course. Follows a section of the Darent Valley Path and the North Downs Way

Accessibility: One uphill flight of 145 steps, one set of downhill steps, three kissing gates and nine stiles

Toilets / refreshments: In Otford village

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On The Way: Enjoy panoramic views of the Darent Valley landscape from the valley top and across Magpie Bottom. Follow a section of the North Downs Way and also the Darent Valley Path. Explore the historic villages of Otford and Shoreham.