Last year 20,000 people completed it on foot, on horseback, on mountain bike or, in a few. The official norths downs way website lists campsites in its accommodation guide. Information and downloads on this website are provided free of charge. The guidebook comes with a separate map booklet of 1. This booklet is included with the cicerone guidebook to the trail and shows the full route on ordnance survey 1. 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. 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. Once under the main road, bear left and then right following the waymarked north downs way. Stretching from the ancient cathedral city of winchester in the west, first capital of england, through to the white chalky cliffs of the seven. This stage of the north downs way starts in the river mole valley and climbs steeply to the top of box hill. The north downs surrey hills are proper beefy hills with an established scene. The north downs way is an inspirational journey from farnham to canterbury via guildford and the white cliffs of dover, through a beautiful landscape rich in heritage.
Ldwa long distance paths north downs way national trail kent, surrey. This beautiful trail starts in farnham, surrey and heads east through the stunning. Rides start from westcott or from peaslake with good trails both up and down, across 6 areas. The official guide to the north downs way, by neil curtis and jim walker includes detailed directions and maps for all the walks. The actual summit is not on the route its on private land by the radio masts and doesnt have a view. Dover to medway walker s route harvey map services ltd on. 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. North downs way volunteer downloads national trail breaks. 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.
It also contains information on accommodation and services. North downs way escape the hustle and bustle of urban living to discover inspirational landscapes and peaceful walks along the north downs way. 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. Then the path follows the scarp slope of the downs with great views to the south. It is also the only national trail to lie entirely within a national park. North downs way map available to download to your android or apple device. The south downs way is a 100 mile 160km longdistance offroad national trail running the entire length of the south downs national park. At this station there is an excellent combined cycle shop and tea room, ideally. Last year 20,000 people completed it on foot, on horseback, on mountain bike or, in a. North downs way adventure atlas geographers az map company an imprint of harpercollins 2015. Wildlife the national park has a rich mosaic of habitats that support many rare and internationally important wildlife species. 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. Choose and book a national trail break or be inspired by our suggested itineraries.
Mar 06, 2016 the south downs way, 100 miles from winchester to eastbourne, is the most popular of the national trails. You can use the search function to search by postcode or town, you can also zoom in for a more detailed view. North downs way ordnance survey map view and print off detailed os map. North downs way national trail ldwa long distance paths. It is 156 miles long, including a loop via canterbury at the eastern end. Folkestone to dover along the north downs way kent walk. This national trail stretches from surrey to the kent coast and can be enjoyed by walkers, and in parts, by cyclists and horseriders. 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. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. North downs way national trail walking book includes. This is a map of the north downs way in two mile sections. North downs way os map mobile gps os map with location tracking. Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims on an inspirational 153 mile journey from farnham to. Note that this map is a guide only, and should not be used for navigation.
Facebook instagram twitter support contact community forum about our maps business mobile summit more. 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. The north downs way is not an especially demanding path and so you dont need any special equipment, but you should carry waterproofs, warm clothes especially in winter and a map or guide. It runs from farnham to dover, past guildford, dorking, merstham, otford and rochester, along the surrey hills area of outstanding natural beauty aonb and kent downs aonb. Theres a good range of snacks and its also very reasonably priced. Make the most of your run or ride with strava routes. Download avenza maps highlighted areas represent the coverage of 53 available maps from this vendor. The path continues past western heights, on past the redoubt grid ref. On reigate hill youll find the national trusts reigate hill tea rooms. Compatible for iphone, ipad, ipod and android smart devices.
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. The downland of the north downs consists of distinct lithostratigraphic units the types of strata, the names of which are always capitalised. Map of downtown dallas for example, a verizon press release says that that in chicago, most 5g coverage is only in chicagos downtown and dallas. I bought the official national trail guide by colin saunders as it contains maps and information about the entire route. Stuff is always being built and there arent many who know all the trails there. South downs way south downs national park authority. There are few campsites on or around the north downs way, mostly concentrated on the more rural kent section of the trail. The north downs way national trail is a longdistance path in southern england, opened in 1978. Digital map showing the entire north downs way national trail the north downs way is 246km 156 miles.
The route starts in the town centre, near the castle. Entire route on one map the north downs way is 246km 156 miles. North downs way mountain biking trail in maidstone. Walking boots are best especially during the winter when the paths are often muddy, although trainers should be fine during the drier months of the year. The saddle knob is the grassy slope, with an old quarry at its foot. Whether you are looking for a short stroll with spectacular downland views or aiming to tackle the full 153 miles 245km from farnham to dover,the north downs way is the perfect way to recharge your. The more level tops of the downs are often covered by acidic strata, usually including a layer of claywithflints, a sandy clay with many flints, or various sands and gravels these are not shown on the geological map and section in this article. 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. Choice of pigrims way to canterbury, or cliff walk to finish long distance paths. 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. This lovely walk follows one of the finest sections of the north downs way ndw along the edge of the north downs escarpement in many ways it feels more like the south downs with fine views for. Pilgrims way to canterbury the british pilgrimage trust. A map of the route can be found at the bottom of this page. Planning your north downs way walk planning your own walk.
After shakespeare cliff the north downs way leaves the cliffs and passes under the a20 dual carriageway. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and nature trips. Downs is a living working place full of hidden gems for to you to discover. From boughton green the north downs way forms a loop you can either continue to chilham and take the 14. In the background is the much bigger betchworth quarry until a few years ago its white cliff was a. 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. The north downs ridge woooded in the west, open downland in the middle. Dont miss the iconic stretch of the north downs way between wye and etchinghill.
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. To explore available maps click on the area you are interested in. This picture along the north downs scarp was taken on a november morning, just after sunrise. In october 2015 a new start sculptural sign for the north downs way, designed locally by fdk design and created by and utopia forge, guildford video of art work creation has been installed at hinkley corner. From here you can pick up the wey south path and follow the river wey to shalford park. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and backpacking. Google maps aims to let you walk the north downs without. Strava cycling route south downs way strava routes. More than a map, an essential piece of equipment this new format harvey route map shows the whole of the north downs way on one sheet. The national cycling charity hopes that in time this will eventually be the new cycleable route for the north downs way, and we have been working closely with the north downs way national trails to help make this happen. The first 14 miles are over sandy countryside to the south of the downs. North downs way including map, gps files and statistics. The becket way from southwark to canterbury 90 miles 11 days. The route you can download below is under constant development as we open up new access opportunities, but what we have below.
Use our itinerary planner to create a customised trip. Theyre community curated and backed by strava activity data to help you choose the right roads and paths. This booklet is included with the cicerone guidebook to the trail and shows the full route on os 1. Gatton north downs way and fort surrey, england alltrails. Os landranger 179 or 189 ie, either map has the whole walk route. The north downs way national trail broadly follows the historic pilgrims way along the downs to canterbury. Use the interactive map to plan your own trip, use the distance calculator and save your itinerary. Find out about the trail and use the interactive map to. North downs way 231km walking route near farnham id. Position your mouse over the map and use your mousewheel to zoom in or out. The map below shows the boundary of the kent downs area of outstanding natural beauty, the north downs way national trail and the heritage coasts. The race route travels 50 miles east from the ndw trailhead at farnham in the west, to knockholt pound.
The route does not deviate away from the north downs way until the final half a mile in to the village and the finish line. Map of the mile 208km north downs way national trail, between farnham and dover, including an optional visit to canterbury. North downs way stonehill downs scientific and standard english names of amphibians and reptiles of north america north of mexico william missouri downs. The south downs way is one of 15 national trails in england and wales and was the first bridleway national trail in england. The alternative starting point of the pilgrims way to canterbury, rather than winchester, is from southwark in london, and the route joins with the winchester to canterbury pilgrims way aka north downs pilgrims way at otfordkemsing. Find out about the trail and use the interactive map to explore accommodation, services and attractions on the route. Walking without proper preparation can be dangerous. Verizon spokesperson christina moon ashraf told digital trends the in the dallas map, red tourist blotches cluster around the west end of downtown and smear into uptown. The race route follows the north downs way footpath, from farnham in the west to ashford in the east, for its duration with two deviations only, to the 50 mile aid station, and the finish location. This map covers the whole route from farnham in the west to dover on the south east coast. 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. The north downs way is a long distance footpath through surrey to the kent coast at dover. Read facts about the trail and watch the trail video. The south downs way, 100 miles from winchester to eastbourne, is the most popular of the national trails.