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The North Downs are a ridge of chalk hills in south east England that stretch from Farnham in Surrey to the White Cliffs of Dover in Kent. [1] Much of the North Downs comprises two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs): the Surrey Hills and the Kent Downs .
The Downs are bounded on the northern side by a steep escarpment, from whose crest there are extensive views northwards across the Weald. The South Downs National Park forms a much larger area than the chalk range of the South Downs, and includes large parts of the Weald.
- In This Guide
- What Is The Walk like?
- The Route
- Planning An Itinerary
- Finding and Booking Accommodation
- Getting to/from The North Downs Way
- Guide Books and Maps
- And Finally, and Any Questions
With its close proximity to London and cutting across the south east of England, the North Downs Way doesn’t exactly head over some the finest of Britain’s countryside. It spends a fair amount of its time near busy dual carriageways and motorways, and (especially in the Surrey section) the noise of motor vehicles can be very dominating. If you’re a...
You can see the route of the North Downs Way using the map above. Using the controls you can scroll around, zoom in and explore the route. Note that this map is a guide only, and should not be used for navigation. You can also download the GPX fileof the route.
Given the North Downs cuts across the densely populated South East of England you might think that you’ll never be more than five minutes from accommodation, however in reality it doesn’t go through that many villages or towns. The ones it does pass through are generally ideally spaced to allow for a days walking. This means that generally you’re l...
The North Downs Way passes through several towns and large villages where finding accommodation shouldn’t be too difficult, however you may be advised to book in advance if you want to find something close to the trail. Otherwise you may need to take a train or a bus to get to your bed in the evening. As with all National Trails the North Downs Way...
There are many railway stations on the North Downs Way, with stations at both ends at Farnham and Dover, and at regular intervals on the route. Most stations have a direct and regular service to London, whilst others may require a simple change. Train times and connections can be found from National Rail Enquiries.
To be honest the signage on the North Downs Way is so good that you’ll rarely need to refer to a map, however it’s always good to have one. If you’d prefer a strip map, there are three options. Finally if you would prefer to take Ordnance Survey maps, you will need the following: 1. Landranger (1:50,000): 177, 178, 179, 186, 187, 188, 189 2. Explor...
Hopefully that covers all you need to know about the North Downs Way but if you’ve any questions feel free to ask them in the comments box below. But most of all, I hope you enjoy your walk! We update our planning guides on a regular basis, and welcome reports of errors, clarifications and additions. If you have any, please email ususing our contac...
Aug 9, 2023 · Published 9 August 2023. Historic England has used aerial imagery to map hundreds of archaeological sites dating from the Neolithic to the Second World War, across 192 square kilometres of the South Downs, to the north of Brighton.
The North Downs way is a long distance footpath through Surrey to the Kent Coast at Dover. It is 156 miles long, including a loop via Canterbury at the eastern end.
Cutting across the South East of England, the North Downs Way National Trail offers walkers 153 miles (246 km) of spectacular scenery, picturesque villages and glorious countryside, easily accessible from London.
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The essential journey in the North Downs is the surprisingly-named North Downs Way, a 153-mile walk taking you - rather scenically - from Farnham in Surrey, through the best bits of the Surrey Hills and the Kent Downs all the way to the white cliffs of Dover.
