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41 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
51.25, 0.38 · rel 8127
51.25, 0.38 · rel 8127
North Downs Way (Eastern)
185,5 km from Guildford to Dover through alpine terrain and mountains.
Guildford
→
Dover
linear
185,5km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
30
views
11
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
11× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
11× viewpoint
6× monument
1× Attraction
1× ruins
1× summit
North Downs Way Viewpoint
viewpoint ·
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The Crypt Fire Bench Street
monument ·
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Stepping Stones
Attraction ·
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Radius Bench
viewpoint ·
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St Martha's Hill
viewpoint ·
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Wye Crown Millennium Stone
viewpoint ·
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Operation Sunsetters Spot
viewpoint ·
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Farthing Common
viewpoint ·
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Salomons
viewpoint ·
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Denbies Hillside
viewpoint ·
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Blatchford Down
viewpoint ·
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Box Hill Viewpoint
viewpoint ·
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Reigate Hill air crash
monument ·
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Wye Crown and Queen's Jubilee
monument ·
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Little Kings Wood viewpoint
viewpoint ·
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Warrick Rance Memorial
monument ·
on the route
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Brother Percival statue
monument ·
on the route
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Kit's Coty House
ruins ·
on the route
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Castle Hill
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
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UK rail speed record
monument ·
on the route
74,2 km
40%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
10 m
–
238 m
0 km
92,8 km
185,5 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
151 m elevation
Halfway
128 m elevation
Three quarters
42 m elevation
Finish
10 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
North Downs Way (Eastern) is 185.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, North Downs Way (Eastern) takes approximately 46h 9min to complete.
No, North Downs Way (Eastern) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Guildford to Dover. Plan ahead for return transport.
North Downs Way (Eastern) starts at Guildford.
North Downs Way (Eastern) is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
North Downs Way (Eastern) is maintained and managed by National Trails.
Yes, North Downs Way (Eastern) is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.