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North Downs Way

Worth knowing
The North Downs Way runs for a length of 246 kilometers through United Kingdom.
The difficulty of the trail is rated as easy and it usually takes 12 days to walk the North Downs Way.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.
The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!
On the trail food supply is less of an issue. As a rule, you can either buy groceries every day or eat in a hut or restaurant.
Nevertheless, it is important to carry an appropriate supply with you.
You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp and in guesthouses/hotels along the way.
Wild camping on the trail is a gray area As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!
Campfires are currently prohibited. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.
Facts about North Downs Way
Difficulty
- easy
Length
246 km
Elevation gain
4.694 m
Elevation loss
4.776 m
Highest Point
Botley Hill / 270 m
Lowest Point
Dover / 0 m
Round Trip?
No
Walk in both directions?
Yes
246 km
4.694 m
4.776 m
Botley Hill
270 m
Dover
0 m
You have the following accommodation options on the North Downs Way
- in a tent/tarp
- in guesthouses/hotels along the way
Solitude on the North Downs Way
Trail in the middle of civilisation
The best time to hike the North Downs Way is:
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Arrival to the North Downs Way
You will arrive via London Heathrow Airport.
You can get to Starting point via Zug. Duration approx. 1 hours.
Departure from the North Downs Way
Departure is via London Heathrow Airport.
You can get to the airport per Zug. Takes about 2 hours.
Useful links to the North Downs Way
- Official website of the trail
- The following websites offer you further information: Link 1 Link 2
Our recommendation for hiking maps and hiking guides to the North Downs Way
Map and elevation profile of the North Downs Way
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