Section 6 of 15, North Downs Way
Up and down
About 610 m of climbing and 604 m of descent; highest point 215 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Otford.
- Station
- Otford, 500 m from the start. Directions
- Bus stops
- Pond, 60 m from the start. DirectionsPond, 80 m from the start. DirectionsThe Bull, 160 m from the start. Directions
- Car parks
- Car park, 20 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 30 m from the start. DirectionsCar park (pay), 110 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Cuxton. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Cuxton, 870 m from the finish. Directions
- Bus stops
- Pilgrims Way, 550 m from the finish. DirectionsWhiteleaves Rise, 570 m from the finish. DirectionsPilgrims Way, 570 m from the finish. Directions
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 27%, earth, rock and mud 22%, paved or flagged 16%; the rest (33%) isn't recorded.
About 15% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 5 stiles, 24 kissing gates, 10 gates.
Where it's steep: the biggest climb gains about 116 m in a kilometre, 300 m in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.