Farningham Stone Bridge – Eynsford Ford and Bridge loop from Farningham

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Farningham Stone Bridge – Eynsford Ford and Bridge loop from Farningham

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Farningham Stone Bridge – Eynsford Ford and Bridge loop from Farningham

02:19

9.05km

30m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Kent Downs National Landscape

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45 m

Farningham Stone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This quaint village dates back to the Roman and Saxon era. The village is mentioned in the Domesday Book and has a number of historic buildings including Farningham Mill, a former water mill, and a church that dates back to the 13th century. There is also a local pub, tea room and independent shops.

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302 m

Commonwealth War Graves at St. Mary's Church, Kent Downs

Highlight • Monument

2.43 km

Eynsford Village

Highlight • Settlement

The village of Eynsford, which features on the Darent Valley Path, offers a glimpse into traditional English village life. With its charming cottages, historic church, and iconic Eynsford Castle, this is a perfect spot to take a break and explore the local history.

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3.04 km

View of the Victorian Viaduct in Kent Downs

Highlight • Historical Site

This impressive nine-arched red-brick viaduct is a prominent feature on the line to the delightfully-named ''Bat & Ball'' station. The structure was built by the independent ''Sevenoaks Railway'', incorporated in 1859 to link the ''Chatham'' main line with the market town of Sevenoaks. The branch was initially single-track, seeing its first services on 2nd June 1862, but the viaduct was built to accommodate two tracks from the outset, because the line was doubled in the following year. A Maidstone extension from Otford opened on 1st June 1874, this again single-track, but following in the footsteps of the original Bat & Ball line, this was soon doubled, two-track working commencing on 11th August 1875. The viaduct has nine arches of 30-foot span, and rises to a height of 75-feet above the valley. (From kentrail.org.uk)

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4.57 km

Lullingstone Country Park and Lullingstone Castle

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is a convenient stop for refreshments with tea room, toilets, picnic tables,children's playground and riverside walks.

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5.69 km

Lullingstone Roman Villa

Highlight • Monument

If time allows, stop for a look around this amazingly preserved Roman villa. There are also public toilets in the car park opposite. (Entry fee applies for the Villa, free for the toilets)

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6.09 km

Eagle Heights Wildlife Foundation

Highlight • Structure

7.05 km

Eynsford Ford and Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Eynsford Ford reflects the traditional way used to cross a stream or small river, via a shallow point. It was an important crossing back in Roman times.

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