Kent Downs

North Downs Way Section 8: Detling to Lenham

A Kent Downs section moving east from Detling towards Lenham.

Distance17.4 km
Ascent410 m
Walking Time4 hr 20 minbefore breaks
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Train Plan

Trains There

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

Trains Back

Stations
Lenham to London Victoria
Duration
About 75-100 min
Frequency
Usually hourly

Time Estimate

Estimate based on 17.4 km and 410 m ascent.

5 hr 20 min
Walking
4 hr 20 min
Breaks
1 hr
Route Total
5 hr 20 min
Whole Trip (incl. trains)
7 hr 50 min
4.8 km/h
1 hr
Sunrise
5:05
Sunset
20:42

Elevation Profile

Low
63 m
High
189 m
0 km17.4 km

Route Overview

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