View of Eynsford Viaduct – Eynsford Ford and Bridge loop from Eynsford

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View of Eynsford Viaduct – Eynsford Ford and Bridge loop from Eynsford

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View of Eynsford Viaduct – Eynsford Ford and Bridge loop from Eynsford

02:24

8.89km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.44 km

Eynsford Village

Highlight • Settlement

The village of Eynsford, which features on the Darent Valley Path, offers a glimpse into traditional English village life. With its charming cottages, historic church, and iconic Eynsford Castle, this is a perfect spot to take a break and explore the local history.

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1.84 km

Thameslink Level Crossing, Darent Valley

Highlight • Trail

Take care, but the crossing gives access to some of the best views in the Darent Valley

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2.48 km

View of Eynsford Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful views towards Eysnford viaduct, either as a you ascend from or descend to Lullingstone Lane

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3.06 km

View of Eynsford Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

The path can be quite muddy during November-December months.

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4.42 km

Lullingstone Country Park and Lullingstone Castle

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is a convenient stop for refreshments with tea room, toilets, picnic tables,children's playground and riverside walks.

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6.44 km

Lullingstone Roman Villa

Highlight • Monument

If time allows, stop for a look around this amazingly preserved Roman villa. There are also public toilets in the car park opposite. (Entry fee applies for the Villa, free for the toilets)

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6.84 km

View of the Victorian Viaduct in Kent Downs

Highlight • Historical Site

This impressive nine-arched red-brick viaduct is a prominent feature on the line to the delightfully-named ''Bat & Ball'' station. The structure was built by the independent ''Sevenoaks Railway'', incorporated in 1859 to link the ''Chatham'' main line with the market town of Sevenoaks. The branch was initially single-track, seeing its first services on 2nd June 1862, but the viaduct was built to accommodate two tracks from the outset, because the line was doubled in the following year. A Maidstone extension from Otford opened on 1st June 1874, this again single-track, but following in the footsteps of the original Bat & Ball line, this was soon doubled, two-track working commencing on 11th August 1875. The viaduct has nine arches of 30-foot span, and rises to a height of 75-feet above the valley. (From kentrail.org.uk)

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7.79 km

Eynsford Ford and Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Eynsford Ford reflects the traditional way used to cross a stream or small river, via a shallow point. It was an important crossing back in Roman times.

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