Darent Valley Path
A 19-mile long-distance walk in Kent following the River Darent from the banks of the River Thames at Dartford to the Greensand Hills above Sevenoaks. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Start: Sevenoaks
Grid Ref: TQ 522 554
Distance: 19 miles (31 km)
Grid Ref: TQ 522 554
Distance: 19 miles (31 km)
Climbing: 211 metres
Time: 8–10 hours
Duration: 1 day
Time: 8–10 hours
Duration: 1 day
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
147 Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Royal Tunbridge Wells and Westerham
162 Greenwich and Gravesend
Summary
The Darent Valley Path is waymarked throughout its 19-mile course and follows the River Darent from the banks of the River Thames at Dartford through the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty to the Greensand Hills above Sevenoaks. The route is well served by public transport and is also used by National Cycle Network Route 125, which shares the same route as the footpath.