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The Wilberforce Oak and Seat – St Giles the Abbot Churchyard loop from Keston

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The Wilberforce Oak and Seat – St Giles the Abbot Churchyard loop from Keston

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The Wilberforce Oak and Seat – St Giles the Abbot Churchyard loop from Keston

03:29

12.9km

160m

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: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Downe Bank & High Elms

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

41 m

Keston Common & Ravensbourne Meadows

Highlight • Forest

2

571 m

The Wilberforce Oak and Seat

Highlight • Historical Site

It was here, under this oak tree, that William Pitt the Younger met with William Wilberforce and began the process of abolishing the slave trade in 1787.

The tree that …

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3

4.23 km

Down House – Charles Darwin's Home

Highlight • Historical Site

A piece of Kent history;

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4

4.86 km

Small country village with two nice pubs. Great place to take a break with a pint!

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6.18 km

Downe Bank & High Elms

Nature Reserve

6.53 km

Cuckoo Wood

Forest

7

7.94 km

Good condition trails, can get muddy, great for dog walking all year around.

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8.36 km

Woodpiece

Forest

9

9.04 km

St Giles the Abbot Churchyard

Highlight • Religious Site

Worth a sit down under this giant old pine tree in the churchyard.

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10

9.23 km

View of High Elms Country Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Always busy with dog walkers. Offers great views back over High Elms.

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11

12.0 km

Leaves Green Bridleway

Highlight • Cycleway

Do not wear shorts.

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B

12.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.48 km

2.71 km

2.21 km

1.30 km

158 m

101 m

Surfaces

4.62 km

4.42 km

2.22 km

1.66 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Sunday 18 October

14°C

8°C

14 %

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