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South East England

Eynsford Ford – Eynsford Ford and Bridge loop from Farningham

Hiking trails & Routes

South East England

Eynsford Ford – Eynsford Ford and Bridge loop from Farningham

Moderate

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Eynsford Ford – Eynsford Ford and Bridge loop from Farningham

02:04

7.70km

90m

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: July 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.50 km

View of Eynsford Castle ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Good spot to see the ruins of the 11th century Norman keep from above.

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2

1.59 km

View of Darenth Valley and Ruins

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

2.12 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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4

2.12 km

River Side Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Great spot for a coffee before you hit the climb up Bower Lane.

Quiet enough to leave your bike outside if you’re sitting in, or else get a takeaway and park yourself by the stream across the road.

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5

2.29 km

Lucy Box (Victorian Electrical Box)

Highlight • Monument

4.77 km

Oliver's Shaw

Forest

7

7.41 km

Commonwealth War Graves at St. Mary's Church, Kent Downs

Highlight • Monument

8

7.66 km

Farringdon Cattle Screen and Lion Hotel

Highlight • Monument

Great place to stop and have a drink or lunch in summer

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B

7.70 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.36 km

2.21 km

449 m

391 m

285 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.75 km

2.60 km

474 m

407 m

362 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 2 September

25°C

18°C

16 %

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