NDW / Part 3 / Mertsham > Otford

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 33.20 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 10h 55 
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    Difficulty: Not specified
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: No
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 510 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 527 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 258 m
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    Lowest point: 58 m
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Description

Start the plot by indicating the starting point. If you know the exact car parking situation, please explain how to park.
If we can access the starting point with public transports, please explain the lines to use and share any useful informations.

(S) From here, describe the instructions to follow from the starting point.

Add waypoints by clicking on the map.

The plot has to end by the location where the walk finishes. If it is a loop please write (S/E) at the end of the description. If it is a one way route write (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 96 m - Start on
  2. 2 : km 0.01 - alt. 96 m - Turn sharp right onto Station Road North
  3. 3 : km 0.11 - alt. 97 m - Turn left
  4. 4 : km 0.2 - alt. 100 m - Turn sharp right onto High Street, A23
  5. 5 : km 0.21 - alt. 100 m - Turn left onto Quality Street
  6. 6 : km 0.37 - alt. 101 m - Turn right onto North Downs Way
  7. 7 : km 0.63 - alt. 98 m - Keep right onto North Downs Way
  8. 8 : km 0.76 - alt. 108 m - Turn right onto Church Hill
  9. 9 : km 0.78 - alt. 106 m - Turn right onto London Road North, A23
  10. 10 : km 0.95 - alt. 103 m - Turn left onto Rockshaw Road
  11. 11 : km 1.94 - alt. 125 m - Turn sharp left onto North Downs Way
  12. 12 : km 2.97 - alt. 198 m - Turn slight right onto Pilgrim's Lane
  13. 13 : km 4.11 - alt. 213 m - Turn left
  14. 14 : km 4.14 - alt. 213 m - Turn left onto Pilgrims' Way
  15. 15 : km 4.61 - alt. 220 m - Turn right onto North Downs Way
  16. 16 : km 5.22 - alt. 229 m - Turn right onto Stanstead Road
  17. 17 : km 5.23 - alt. 229 m - Turn left onto War Coppice Road
  18. 18 : km 6.12 - alt. 202 m - Keep right onto North Downs Way
  19. 19 : km 6.64 - alt. 193 m - Turn slight left
  20. 20 : km 6.67 - alt. 193 m - Keep left
  21. 21 : km 7.07 - alt. 209 m - Keep right
  22. 22 : km 7.16 - alt. 209 m - Turn slight right onto Gravelly Hill
  23. 23 : km 7.26 - alt. 213 m - Turn right onto North Downs Way
  24. 24 : km 7.46 - alt. 214 m - Keep right onto North Downs Way
  25. 25 : km 8.27 - alt. 173 m - Turn slight left onto North Downs Way
  26. 26 : km 8.35 - alt. 173 m - Turn right
  27. 27 : km 8.49 - alt. 173 m - Keep left
  28. 28 : km 8.67 - alt. 154 m - Turn right onto Quarry Road
  29. 29 : km 8.68 - alt. 154 m - Turn left
  30. 30 : km 8.75 - alt. 161 m - Turn right onto Quarry Road
  31. 31 : km 9.38 - alt. 189 m - Turn slight right onto North Downs Way
  32. 32 : km 9.91 - alt. 225 m - Keep right onto North Downs Way
  33. 33 : km 10.19 - alt. 212 m - Keep right onto North Downs Way
  34. 34 : km 10.51 - alt. 184 m - Turn slight left
  35. 35 : km 11.04 - alt. 230 m - Turn slight right onto Gangers Hill
  36. 36 : km 11.69 - alt. 229 m - Turn sharp right
  37. 37 : km 11.72 - alt. 225 m - Turn left
  38. 38 : km 13.1 - alt. 152 m - Turn sharp right onto Chalkpit Lane
  39. 39 : km 13.14 - alt. 148 m - Turn left
  40. 40 : km 13.17 - alt. 152 m - Turn right
  41. 41 : km 13.31 - alt. 170 m - Turn slight right
  42. 42 : km 13.68 - alt. 170 m - Turn left onto North Downs Way / Vanguard Way
  43. 43 : km 14.66 - alt. 177 m - Turn left onto Pitchfont Lane
  44. 44 : km 15.29 - alt. 252 m - Turn slight left onto Pitchfont Lane
  45. 45 : km 15.35 - alt. 258 m - Turn right onto Pitchfont Lane
  46. 46 : km 15.36 - alt. 258 m - Turn left
  47. 47 : km 15.36 - alt. 258 m - Turn left onto North Downs Way
  48. 48 : km 15.44 - alt. 256 m - Keep right onto North Downs Way
  49. 49 : km 16.11 - alt. 227 m - Turn left onto North Downs Way
  50. 50 : km 16.17 - alt. 244 m - Turn right onto North Downs Way
  51. 51 : km 17.01 - alt. 235 m - Turn left
  52. 52 : km 17.02 - alt. 235 m - Turn right onto Clarks Lane, B2024
  53. 53 : km 17.42 - alt. 216 m - Keep left onto Chestnut Avenue
  54. 54 : km 18.41 - alt. 232 m - Turn right onto The Avenue
  55. 55 : km 20.94 - alt. 224 m - Turn left
  56. 56 : km 20.95 - alt. 224 m - Turn left
  57. 57 : km 21.39 - alt. 222 m - Turn left
  58. 58 : km 21.99 - alt. 234 m - Turn right onto SR297
  59. 59 : km 22.32 - alt. 232 m - Turn right
  60. 60 : km 22.47 - alt. 220 m - Turn left
  61. 61 : km 22.86 - alt. 232 m - Keep left
  62. 62 : km 24.8 - alt. 230 m - Keep left
  63. 63 : km 26.51 - alt. 211 m - Turn sharp right onto Chevening Lane
  64. 64 : km 26.53 - alt. 211 m - Turn left
  65. 65 : km 26.93 - alt. 213 m - Turn right
  66. 66 : km 26.94 - alt. 213 m - Turn left
  67. 67 : km 28.48 - alt. 103 m - Turn left onto Sundridge Road
  68. 68 : km 29.07 - alt. 106 m - At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Morants Court Road, A224
  69. 69 : km 29.85 - alt. 92 m - Turn left onto London Road
  70. 70 : km 30.07 - alt. 91 m - Turn right
  71. 71 : km 30.69 - alt. 104 m - Keep right
  72. 72 : km 31.21 - alt. 75 m - Turn slight left onto Telston Lane
  73. 73 : km 31.76 - alt. 68 m - Turn right onto Pilgrims Way West
  74. 74 : km 32.72 - alt. 67 m - Keep left onto West High Street
  75. E : km 33.2 - alt. 81 m

Useful Information

Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

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Walking Merstham Station to Box Hill & Westhumble Station

Walker
↔18.35 km ↗+257 m ↘-302 m ◔6h 00 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Reigate and Banstead (Surrey)

The stage starts outside Merstham Station, follows Station Road North. The route then joins the North Downs Way, then thru' the Royal Alexandra & Albert School and up on to Reigate Hill. At Buckland Heights we divert from the ND Way to stay on top of the Downs escarpment passing some great views. At Pebble Coombe we join an ancient trackway along Tye Lane to Headley Village. Then divert south thru' Headley Heath to rejoin the NDW over Box Hill and descend to finish at Westhumble.

Walking Farthing Downs and Happy Valley

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↔5.33 km ↗+76 m ↘-81 m ◔1h 45 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from London Borough of Croydon (Greater London)

A circular walk near Coulsdon in South London, which brings you to the beautiful, rolling chalk grassland of Farthing Downs and Happy Valley. Because this area is some of the last remaining chalk land habitat remaining in the Greater London area, both these sites are considered Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). This walk is published through a collaboration with Surrey County Council.

Walking Box Hill & Westhumble Station to East Clandon

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↔16.74 km ↗+214 m ↘-165 m ◔5h 25 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Mole Valley (Surrey)

From the start, we climb thru' the village of Westhumble and up onto the Downs behind Denbies Vineyard. From the West Hanger picnic area we continue along the North Downs Way for just over half a mile then turn right to go north and gradually downhill off the Downs. Then, enjoy the views of West London and Heathrow Airport to the right and Woking in front. You can also stop off for refreshments at the Tillingbourne Brewery at Old Scotland Farm. It's a beautiful route, but be warned, it's hilly.

Walking Westmore Green, Tatsfield to Merstham Station

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↔17.79 km ↗+311 m ↘-439 m ◔6h 00 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Tatsfield (Surrey)

The route is undulating and hilly at times. Follow the Pilgrims and North Downs Ways, but with a few diversions. Expect a few good climbs and one of the most impressive descents of the whole walk. You'll encounter: dark secrets; stately homes; Roman roads; ancient Celtic Temples; one of the UK's largest vineyards; the highest point on the North Downs Ridge; some great views to the north over London and the Weald; relics from world wars; our industrial past and great storms.

Walking Hogsmill River Trail: Malden Manor Rail Station to Kingston Rail Station

Walker
↔6.74 km ↗+5 m ↘-17 m ◔1h 55 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames (Greater London)

A walk from Malden Manor rail station to Kingston rail station, following the course of the Hogsmill River and part of the London Loop long distance path. This walk is published through a collaboration with Surrey County Council.

Walking Tillingbourne Waterfall and Leith Hill Tower

Walker
Tillingbourne Waterfall and Leith Hill Tower
↔10.70 km ↗+189 m ↘-189 m ◔3h 35 ▲Moderate
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Walker
Kingston Loop Via Hampton Court and Bushy Park
↔14.56 km ↗+9 m ↘-9 m ◔4h 10 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames (Greater London)

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Walker
↔20.88 km ↗+11 m ↘-7 m ◔6h 00 ▲Moderate
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