Eynsford - Shoreham - River Darent - Eynsford (8 miles)

Walkers: Bloominjools, BBW, E, F & G

This scenic Kent walk, starts in the picturesque village of Eynsford which lies on the River Darent and as its name suggests has a ford, which the village has grown up around and which is still in use today. Eynsford hosts the remains of one of the earliest Norman stonework defences in the country and the remains of Eynsford Castle. The walk takes you along scenic tracks above the village of Shoreham and descends to reach its streets.

The walk follows the River Darent for most of the way back to Eynsford, passing The Hop Shop, a farm shop in a lovely setting beside the river, Lullingstone Park Visitors' Centre, Lullingstone Castle with its fine state rooms, family portraits and armour, grounds and lake, Lullingstone Roman Villa run by English Heritage and Eagle Heights Bird of Prey Centre. After completing this walk, especially on a hot day, what better than to dip your aching feet in the refreshing waters of the Darent, which you are positively invited to do on a small plaque sited on the bank.