The Darent Valley is located just outside London. Making it a great escape to a more peaceful, relaxed place. It has a beauty that has inspired artists and a rich and varied history.

This tour consists of a walk along the valley, making our way between 3 pretty Kentish villages. We start and end at railway stations with easy access to central London making this an great little escape to the country.

Along the way we'll see:

• The worlds biggest scale model of our Solar System
• The inspiration for the artist Samuel Palmer
• Two castles and a Roman Villa
• Vineyards
• A Lavender Farm (normally flowering mid June -> July)
• Some beautiful nature.

Find out the history of the valley, including:

• A forgotten hero in the History of Flight
• Some secret World War 2 history
• A surprise link to some Royal Weddings

Food and Drink

We will stop for lunch in the village of Shoreham (please note lunch is not included in tour price). There are several nice local places to eat there, including several pubs, and the Vineyard, which does excellent pizzas and also offers the chance to sample some of their wines.

Or if you choose to bring your own and enjoy lunch at a lovely picnic spot.

Meeting Point

Please meet outside Otford train station at 9:45am

We will finish at Eynsford Station where you can get a train back to London. 

A return ticket from London to Otford will be valid for both directions

(please note when buying your ticket it is Otford with a T not Oxford)

If you would like any guidance on which trains to get the please get in contact and we'll be happy to help.

If you come by car there is parking at the Otford station car park (charges apply)

You can get a train back from Eynsford to Otford at the end to collect your car.