Kent Downs

North Downs Way Section 7: Cuxton to Detling

A Medway-to-Downs section heading towards the Kent Downs.

Distance23.3 km
Ascent540 m
Walking Time5 hr 45 minbefore breaks
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Train Plan

Trains There

Stations
London via Strood (alternative: start walking from Strood) to Cuxton
Duration
About 55-75 min
Frequency
Usually 2 trains per hour

Trains Back

Stations
Bearsted (alternative: Maidstone East) to London Victoria
Duration
About 55-70 min
Frequency
Regular services

Time Estimate

Estimate based on 23.3 km and 540 m ascent.

6 hr 45 min
Walking
5 hr 45 min
Breaks
1 hr
Route Total
6 hr 45 min
Whole Trip (incl. trains)
8 hr 55 min
4.8 km/h
1 hr
Sunrise
5:05
Sunset
20:43

Elevation Profile

Low
4 m
High
192 m
0 km23.3 km

Route Overview

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