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Otford Duck Pond – Otford Palace loop from Kemsing

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Otford Duck Pond – Otford Palace loop from Kemsing

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Otford Duck Pond – Otford Palace loop from Kemsing

01:33

14.7km

120m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.28 km

Horses and Sheep in Pasture

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

11.5 km

Otford Duck Pond

Highlight • Structure

The village of Otford has a rich history dating back 3,000 years. Occupants have included Iron Age farmers, Romans, Saxons, Normans, archbishops, and royalty. The village has lots of claims …

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12.0 km

Otford Palace

Highlight • Historical Site

Lovely riding around otford, stop at the pond view cafe for some lovely food.

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12.0 km

Otford Palace Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Slight deviation from the trail route, but it is well worth a quick visit. This remaining tower once formed part of Archbishop's Palace, hosting the likes of King Henry VIII.

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12.3 km

Church Field Roman Villa Site

Highlight • Historical Site

Can’t see much from over the hedge of the pathway next to it, unfortunately.

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14.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.81 km

2.93 km

2.78 km

2.57 km

993 m

843 m

708 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

1.89 km

989 m

878 m

391 m

Elevation

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Thursday 25 June

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Otford Duck Pond – Otford Palace loop from Kemsing

Horses and Sheep in Pasture

Otford Duck Pond

Otford Palace

Otford Palace Tower

Church Field Roman Villa Site

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