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Otford Palace – Kemsing Down Nature Reserve loop from Shoreham

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Otford Palace – Kemsing Down Nature Reserve loop from Shoreham

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Otford Palace – Kemsing Down Nature Reserve loop from Shoreham

01:54

15.9km

340m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.95 km

Otford Palace

Highlight • Historical Site

Lovely riding around otford, stop at the pond view cafe for some lovely food.

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7.23 km

Church Field Roman Villa Site

Highlight • Historical Site

Can’t see much from over the hedge of the pathway next to it, unfortunately.

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7.69 km

Pilgrims Way: Otford to Row Dow Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A short climb up from the main road junction in Otford up to the junction for Row Dow. Not to challenging and a good warm up if you are planning to climb Row Dow.

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9.02 km

Row Dow Reservoir

Lake

9.81 km

Kemsing Down Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Kemsing Down Nature Reserve is a wonderful place to explore. With ancient woodlands, glades, chalk grassland, and scrub areas; the reserve is home to some interesting flora and fauna. Keep …

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12.0 km

Great Wood

Forest

15.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.77 km

6.14 km

1.67 km

446 m

287 m

278 m

271 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.93 km

2.74 km

1.29 km

1.19 km

957 m

761 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Friday 4 September

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Otford Palace – Kemsing Down Nature Reserve loop from Shoreham

Otford Palace

Church Field Roman Villa Site

Pilgrims Way: Otford to Row Dow Climb

Kemsing Down Nature Reserve

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