Long-distance walking trails · South East England
North Downs Way
In or near Coxheath.
153-mile chalk escarpment trail from Farnham to Dover.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- East Farleigh · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the North Downs Way, the nearest railway station is East Farleigh, located 1.2 km away. Entry to the trail is free. The postcode for navigation is ME15 0HP.
About
The North Downs Way is the 153-mile National Trail (1978) along the chalk escarpment of the North Downs from Farnham in Surrey to Dover. Follows the route of the medieval Pilgrim's Way to Canterbury for much of its length.
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Official information
The North Downs Way is a scenic trail that traces ancient routes from Surrey to the Kent Coast at Dover. It offers visitors a chance to experience the natural beauty and historical significance of the area while enjoying accessible walking paths.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The North Downs Way National Trail is a long-distance path in South East England, opened in 1978. It runs from Farnham in Surrey to Dover in Kent, past Guildford, Dorking, Merstham, Otford and Rochester, through the Surrey Hills National Landscape and the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The Greater London Plan, compiled by Patrick Abercrombie and published in 1944, proposed a framework of development for the city and its surroundings. To facilitate the enjoyment of the countryside, the plan envisaged a network of paths connecting green spaces that were to be protected from development. One of the appendices to the plan, Map 14, proposed a footpath system featuring long-distance routes including a "North Down Way" [sic], which it marks as running from the Hog's Back to Otford, from where it continues as the "Pilgrims' Way" to Canterbury and the Kent coast. Three years later, the "Report of the National Parks Committee", compiled by Arthur Hobhouse identified the traditional…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.2500, 0.5000
- County
- Kent
- District
- Maidstone
- Parish
- East Farleigh
- Postcode
- ME15 0HP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Weald of Kent
- Nearest railway station
- East Farleigh — 1.2 km
- Official site
- www.nationaltrail.co.uk
Sources
- manual: north-downs-way (manual)
- wikipedia: North Downs Way (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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East Farleigh Village Sign
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Villages · 1.2 km
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Loose
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Loose Viaduct
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Downs Way?
- North Downs Way is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode ME15 0HP), in the parish of East Farleigh.
- What is North Downs Way?
- 153-mile chalk escarpment trail from Farnham to Dover.
- How do I get to North Downs Way?
- The nearest railway station is East Farleigh, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME15 0HP.
- When was North Downs Way built?
- Dates from the modern period.
- Is North Downs Way a protected site?
- Yes — North Downs Way is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is North Downs Way free to visit?
- Yes, North Downs Way is free to enter.
- How do I get to North Downs Way?
- The nearest railway station is East Farleigh, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME15 0HP.