THINGS TO DO

📍 10 min drive

Magnificent National Trust property with 1000-acre deer park, historic house with 17th-century state rooms and art collections.

📍 10 min walk

Circular walk through meadows and the River Eden to Chiddingstone village and castle, then on to Penshurst Place. 4.5 miles, moderate difficulty, 2-2.5 hours.

📍 15 min walk

A 5 mile walk combining Ightham Mote with the ancient Oldbury Hill Iron Age fort through woodland paths. Moderate difficulty, 2.5 hours duration.

📍 10 min drive

Kent's oldest working distillery, a carbon-neutral micro-distillery crafting award-winning gin, apple brandy and plum brandy from surplus local produce. Tours and tastings available.

📍 5 min walk

Easy 3 mile loop from the pub through local countryside and back, perfect for families. Easy difficulty, 1.5 hours duration.

📍 20 min walk

A fascinating 5 mile walk to Anne Boleyn's childhood home at Hever Castle, with beautiful lake and garden views. Moderate difficulty, 3-4 hours duration.

📍 15 min walk

A longer walk exploring the restored Chelsfield Lakes nature reserve and climbing to the North Downs edge for panoramic views. 6 miles, moderate difficulty, 3-4 hours duration.

📍 5 min walk

Circular route showcasing the Otford Solar System model before climbing onto the North Downs for spectacular valley views. 5.3 miles, moderate difficulty, 2.5-3 hours duration.

📍 5 min walk

Circular walk through woodland, parkland and countryside around Green Street Green, visiting Pratts Bottom, Chelsfield and High Elms Country Park. 6.8 miles, moderate difficulty.

📍 10 min walk

Countryside walk to historic Luddesdown with option to join North Downs Way. 6 miles, moderate difficulty, 3 hours duration.

📍 10 min walk

Demanding circular route with multiple ascents totaling over 1000 feet, visiting Magpie Bottom nature reserve and Romney Street. 6.5-8.7 miles, challenging difficulty, 3.5-4.5 hours duration.

📍 5 min drive

Family-run vineyard offering tours and wine tastings with beautiful views over the North Downs valley.

📍 10 min drive

Full circuit through 250-acre country park including formal gardens and nature centre. 5 miles, moderate difficulty, 2.5 hours duration.

📍 15 min walk

Circular walk through Cobham Park, Shorne Woods, Jeskyns Park and Ashenbank Wood with views of the Darnley Mausoleum. 5.6 miles, moderate difficulty, 2.5-3 hours.

📍 15 min walk

A scenic walk through traditional countryside, managed woodlands, past a WWII pillbox to the historic village of Chiddingstone. The route is 5-6 miles long, with moderate difficulty, and takes approximately 2.5-3 hours to complete.

📍 10 min drive

170 acres of woodland and chalk downland with waymarked trails, Wood Henge sculptures, and visitor centre café.

📍 5 min walk

4.5-mile circular through meadows, river Eden, and Tudor village. Links Penshurst Place, Hever Castle, and Chiddingstone.

📍 10 min walk

3.5-mile circular walk through ancient Scathes Wood with views of Kentish countryside, visiting Fairlawne Estate and Shipbourne.

📍 10 min drive

250 acres with woodlands, wildflower meadows, formal gardens, nature centre, and historic Clock House.

📍 5 min walk

A short 3.5 mile circular walk from Shipbourne featuring stunning views, the historic Fairlawne Estate, and the pretty Plaxtol village. Easy difficulty, approximately 1.5 hours duration.

📍 5 min walk

Easy circuit around Meopham Green taking in the historic windmill and traditional village atmosphere. 3 miles, easy difficulty, 1.5 hours duration.

📍 10 min drive

Woodland and downland walk through 170-acre country park with visitor centre and café. 4-5 miles, moderate difficulty, 2-2.5 hours duration.

📍 10 min walk

Riverside walk starting from Orpington Priory gardens at the source of the River Cray. Follow the waterside path through parks and meadows with flexible distance options.

📍 5 min walk

Waymarked 19-mile path following the River Darent through Kent Downs AONB. Easy 3-mile section to Shoreham village with riverside meadows.

📍 15 min drive

Beautiful 165-acre country park with lakes, meadows and woodland trails, ideal for family walks and picnics.

📍 5 min drive

Beautiful nature reserve with woodland trails, bird hides, visitor centre and picnic areas perfect for families.

📍 5 min walk

Explore the ruins of a 16th-century Archbishop's Palace and visit the Heritage Centre featuring 4,000 years of local history.

📍 10 min walk

Outstanding 14th-century moated manor house with Tudor painted ceiling, Great Hall, and peaceful water gardens.

📍 10 min drive

Childhood home of Anne Boleyn, this 14th-century double-moated castle features magnificent Italian Gardens.

📍 15 min drive

8-mile circular through woodland and farmland surrounding Cudham and Downe, passing Down House and High Elms Country Park.

📍 1 min walk

Beautiful historic church overlooking Shipbourne village common, right next to the pub. Features stunning architecture and a peaceful churchyard.

📍 2 min walk

Historic 19th century smock mill, one of Kent's finest windmills, located just steps from the pub.

📍 10 min drive

One of Britain's most exciting Roman villa discoveries, featuring stunning 4th-century mosaics and wall paintings.

📍 10 min drive

14th-century stately home once owned by King Henry VIII, set in 11 acres of formal gardens by River Medway.

📍 15 min drive

Former home of Charles Darwin where he developed his theory of evolution. Historic house and gardens to explore.

📍 5 min walk

Ancient walking route passing near the village, offering stunning countryside views and connections to historic paths.