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The Wilberforce Oak and Seat – Keston Ponds loop from London Borough of Bromley

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United Kingdom
England
Greater London
London

The Wilberforce Oak and Seat – Keston Ponds loop from London Borough of Bromley

Moderate

4.6

(16)

57

hikers

The Wilberforce Oak and Seat – Keston Ponds loop from London Borough of Bromley

02:07

7.90km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.10 km

Holwood Farm Shop & Coffee Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

This is a great little farm cafe, with bike racks outside and picnic benches if you want to sit in the sun. They serve good coffee and snacks, what more could you want?

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2

3.33 km

Leaves Green Bridleway

Highlight • Cycleway

Do not wear shorts.

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3

3.70 km

The Wilberforce Oak and Seat

Highlight • Historical Site

It was here, under this oak tree, that William Pitt the Younger met with William Wilberforce and began the process of abolishing the slave trade in 1787.

The tree that …

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4

4.23 km

5

4.78 km

Keston Ponds

Highlight • Natural

Built to provide water to Holwood House, later became popular as a bathing spot in Victorian times, and now popular with fishers.

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6.38 km

Ninhams Wood

Forest

7

7.88 km

Farnborough Village

Highlight • Settlement

Once a major stopping point along the London-Hastings road - the local pub, the Change of Horses, gives the nature of its past. Now a pleasant little spot with some listed historical buildings.

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B

7.90 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.78 km

862 m

751 m

240 m

225 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.25 km

1.31 km

906 m

782 m

414 m

225 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Tuesday 1 September

20°C

15°C

34 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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