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Wildflower meadows, Charles Darwin’s research base, hedgerows, the chance of seeing second world war Spitfires, ancient woodland, beech trees and old, flint and wooden houses and a beautiful church with the graves of Darwin family members. Two pubs with decent food. Forty minutes’ drive from East Dulwich, bus from Bromley South or Hayes stations. Covered on Ordnance Survey Explorer 147 map. Use GPX map. Combine with a visit to Darwin’s home Down House and/or the superb High Elms nature centre for a great day out. If you have time for another walk, try the Knockholt, Hosey Common or Polhill routes – each within five miles.
Pepper&Chip
29/01/2022 at 7:45 pmFree parking on the streets of the village of Downe where you can start this circular walk. An easy route, with some great views. You do pass by some fields with sheep so best to keep dogs on lead. There is a pub in the village for post-walk refreshments