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Putting Down Routes – Otford Loop with Every Body Outdoors
15th January 2025
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Putting Down Routes
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Walking
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In a collaboration between the Putting Down Routes team and Every Body Outdoors, we are delighted to announce a gentle, circular walk around Otford in the Kent Downs…
The Big Record: Darent Valley
28th October 2024
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Darent Valley
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Get GeoCurious
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Immerse yourself in the sounds of the Darent Valley with The Big Record: Darent Valley, an evocative audio piece by sound artist Paul Cheese.
Boots On Adventures: North Downs Way Part 5: Oxted to Otford
8th April 2024
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Join Boots on Adventures 2024 challenge - the North Downs Way.
Boots On Adventures: North Downs Way Part 6: Otford to Cuxton
8th April 2024
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Join Boots on Adventures 2024 challenge - the North Downs Way.
Darent Valley Rail Trails – Heritage and Meadows
15th May 2023
A 2.5 mile linear walk from Bat and Ball station to Otford via Oxenhill Shaw, with an opportunity to explore and enjoy the village’s wealth…
Darent Valley Rail Trails – Downs and Butterflies
15th May 2023
A 2.7 mile circular walk visiting Otford chalk pit and Fackenden Down nature reserve, notable for its chalk downland and butterfly species.
Darent Valley Rail Trails – Valleys and Vistas
15th May 2023
A 5.3 mile walk exploring the stunning countryside around Otford, from the valley bottom along the Darent Valley Path to the panoramic vistas from the…
Darent Valley Rail Trails – Chalk and Pilcher
15th May 2023
A 6 mile walk between Eynsford and Otford with a dry valley and superb views, plus a monument to early aviation pioneer, Percy Pilcher, and…
‘Coccolith’ By INSTAR
2nd March 2023
Take a seat and immerse in this rolling and quintessential landscape. The perfect spot to take the weight off and absorb the valley and ‘Inspiring…
Otford Walk
17th February 2015
Find yourself marvelling at the planets in one of Kent's most attractive villages with thriving inns, restaurants and independent shops. The distance of the walk…
Otford walk – landscapes and romance
17th February 2015
This peaceful and refreshing 5 mile walk starts by the river in the picturesque village of Otford and then climbs high above the valley to…