Sep 28, 2018 cycling uks riders route for the north downs way is a largely offroad route which will take you over 150 miles from farnham in surrey to dover in kent. North downs way national long distance path, which this walk is a part of botley hill a marilyn, and the highest point on the north downs. This beautiful trail starts in farnham, surrey and heads east through the stunning. North downs way national trail ldwa long distance paths. The guidebook comes with a separate map booklet of 1. It is also the only national trail to lie entirely within a national park. The official norths downs way website lists campsites in its accommodation guide. It is 156 miles long, including a loop via canterbury at the eastern end. Mar 06, 2016 the south downs way, 100 miles from winchester to eastbourne, is the most popular of the national trails. The north downs way turns left onto this road, although you can also turn right, which takes you to betchworth station and then on into the village of betchworth. Jan 27, 2017 we chose the north downs way from farnham to dover as it is pretty easy to get to from london but far enough away to escape the pollution of the city.
Note some items will belong to more than one category in which case the icon may change as you show or hide individual categories. A junction of the busy a31 dual carriage way just outside of the town of farnham is perhaps not the most exciting place to start a walk. North downs way, west to east, part 2 of 7 youtube. From boughton green the north downs way forms a loop you can either continue to chilham and take the 14. Youll follow sections of the fox way, north downs way, wey south path and downs link long distance trails on this 20 mile tour of the area. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching. Travelling around south downs national park authority. On reigate hill youll find the national trusts reigate hill tea rooms. Clear stepbystep route descriptions in the guide link together with the map booklet at each stage along the way, and the compact format is conveniently sized for slipping into a jacket pocket or the top of a rucksack.
The path runs along the chalk ridge of the north downs and despite going through one of the most built up parts of britain, it still takes in plenty of quiet open and beautiful. The north downs way national trail broadly follows the historic pilgrims way along the downs to canterbury. North downs way west farnham to medway north downs way east dover to medway. Find points of interest using the map tool, then save them to. Map of the mile 208km north downs way national trail, between farnham and dover, including an optional visit to canterbury. Choice of pigrims way to canterbury, or cliff walk to finish long distance paths. This map covers the whole route from farnham in the west to dover on the south east coast. There is a network of bus routes running throughout. The north downs ridge woooded in the west, open downland in the middle. The downs are first reached at newlands corner, east of guildford and from there on the trail mainly follows the crest of the southern escarpment of the north downs.
The cafe is in a fabulous elevated position with a number of picnic tables where you can sit outside and soak in the views of the weald and gatwick airport. This booklet is included with the cicerone guidebook to the trail and shows the full route on ordnance survey 1. From here you can pick up the wey south path and follow the river wey to shalford park. The first 14 miles are over sandy countryside to the south of the downs. Digital map showing the entire north downs way national trail the north downs way is 246km 156 miles. The north downs way is a long distance footpath through surrey to the kent coast at dover. North downs way a national trail guide by neil curtis and jim walker published by aurum press 2007 isbn 1 845 2726 trail is fully mapped at 1. Mar 02, 2015 this series of seven videos is a detailed and authoritative photographic flipbook guide to all 157 miles of the north downs way travelling from west to east. Westerham heights, at the northern edge of the north downs, near bromley, south london, is the highest point in london at an elevation of 245 m 804 ft. Your guide to the south downs way visit chichester. North downs way adventure atlas geographers az map company an imprint. The north downs way national trail is a longdistance path in southern england, opened in. I bought the official national trail guide by colin saunders as it contains maps and information about the entire route.
There are few campsites on or around the north downs way, mostly concentrated on the more rural kent section of the trail. Use the interactive map to plan your own trip, use the distance calculator and save your itinerary. The course travels from farnham, in the surrey hills, then works its way through some of the best of the english countryside to wye, in kent. The north downs way, and the other kent longdistance footpaths the north downs way national trail is a longdistance path in southern england, opened in 1978. The south downs way is one of 15 national trails in england and wales and was the first bridleway national trail in england. Ldwa long distance paths north downs way national trail kent, surrey. North downs way including map, gps files and statistics. Last year 20,000 people completed it on foot, on horseback, on mountain bike or, in a few. Erik ramsey north american cambridge latin course unit 2 stage tests by north american cambridge classics projec north and south of north america innisbrook north course luck of the. This national trail stretches from surrey to the kent coast and can be enjoyed by walkers, and in parts, by cyclists and horseriders. All the mapping you need to walk the mile 208km north downs way national trail between farnham and dover. Dont miss the iconic stretch of the north downs way between wye and etchinghill this is where the trail was first opened in 1978 at the wye crown.
Planning your north downs way walk planning your own walk. On the main road, the path continues on the left of the road after a short distance, by the house in the picture below. Starting off in farnham, the north downs way is a 150 mile or so walk following the north downs. You can toggle markers on and off by type or individual category using the buttons below.
Before travelling to the south downs national park, please read our latest guidelines on staying safe and exercising the 3 rs restraint, responsibility and respect discover, explore and enjoy the south downs. Newlands corner and chantry wood via north downs way and pilgrims way circular walk is a 7. The route follows ancient trackways along the chalk. It goes through the two areas of outstanding natural beauty the surrey hills and the kent downs and ends in the town of dover. Find out about the trail and use the interactive map to explore accommodation, services and attractions on the route. Entire route on one map the north downs way is 246km 156 miles.
It runs from farnham on the edge of the surrey hills to dover. The south downs way field guide tells you about flora and fauna on the trail, from common birds to butterflies and farm crops. The south downs national park and the south downs way contact south downs national park authority. Trace ancient routes on a modernday pilgrimage through surrey to the kent coast at dover, along one of englands most accessible trails. The actual summit is not on the route its on private land by the radio masts and doesnt have a view. A stones throw from the pilgrims way, there is a firstclass historic country inn to enquire at the harrow, ring 01883343260. Use our itinerary planner to create a customised trip, based on your preferences. Gatton north downs way and fort surrey, england alltrails. Choose and book a national trail break or be inspired by our suggested itineraries.
Click here to view the route tough, light, durable and 100% waterproof includes rights of way genuine original harvey mapping route clearly marked for more information on the trail map click here technical specification scale. The route starts in the town centre, near the castle. Apr 19, 2017 this was a pretty good work out with plenty of upsanddowns as the path veers from the top of the downs and the pilgrims way. Read facts about the trail and watch the trail video. You can see the route of the north downs way using the map above. Newlands corner and chantry wood via north downs way and. Theres a good range of snacks and its also very reasonably priced. 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.
Cycling uk led a group of journalists from mbuk, singletrack and cycling weekly on the inaugural trail blazing ride of this route on 28 september 2018, taking part in the celebrations of the. A continuous trail race along the north downs way, with some steep climbs and descents and beautiful countryside. The downs link is a waymarked route open to walkers, horseriders and cyclists, linking the north downs way at st marthas hill, surrey with the south downs way near steyning, west sussex via a disused railway line. Our absolute priority remains the safety of our visitors as well as the 117,000 people living and working within the national park. South downs way south downs national park authority. Stretching from the ancient cathedral city of winchester in the west, first capital of england, through to the white chalky cliffs of the seven.
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