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Otford Duck Pond – Polhill Bank Nature Reserve loop from Otford

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Otford Duck Pond – Polhill Bank Nature Reserve loop from Otford

Moderate

4.6

(20)

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Otford Duck Pond – Polhill Bank Nature Reserve loop from Otford

02:46

10.1km

150m

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: May 8, 2026

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.04 km

Otford Duck Pond

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 to fame. It's home to the largest scale model of the solar system in the world. Otford High Street has been designated as a conservation area and has buildings dating back to the 15th century. Interestingly, Otford has the only duck pond in the country with listed status, too. The pretty pond, which is Grade II-listed, is thought to date back to Anglo Saxon times.

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3.32 km

Polhill Bank Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

There are many beautiful views on the tour and would recommend the walk if you are fit. there are some steep climbs alone the way

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3.56 km

Bluebell Woods in Kent Downs

Highlight • Natural

3.85 km

Pilots Wood

Forest

4.45 km

View Over Shoreham and the Kent Downs

Highlight • Natural Monument

Enjoy beautiful views over the village of Shoreham, framed by the picturesque Kent Downs in the distance. The area offers plenty of opportunities for scenic walks inviting you to explore the surrounding landscape.

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4.89 km

View of the Village in Kent Downs National Landscape

Highlight • Settlement

A steep climb takes you to a welcoming bench at the top where you can see for miles

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6.78 km

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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6.79 km

Shoreham Village and Stone Bridge on the Darent Valley Path

Highlight • Trail

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 at the foot of a steep slope. Steep slope was from the Saxon word scor. pronounced shor, but written sore by Norman scribes.

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7.72 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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10.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.56 km

3.07 km

1.02 km

747 m

477 m

189 m

Surfaces

4.81 km

1.47 km

1.30 km

1.25 km

1.03 km

177 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Tuesday 23 June

34°C

19°C

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Otford Duck Pond – Polhill Bank Nature Reserve loop from Otford

Otford Duck Pond

Polhill Bank Nature Reserve

Bluebell Woods in Kent Downs

View Over Shoreham and the Kent Downs

View of the Village in Kent Downs National Landscape

Samuel Palmer's House

Shoreham Village and Stone Bridge on the Darent Valley Path

Shoreham and Otford Cricket Club

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