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North Downs Way

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246 km Length
approx. 12 days Duration
4.694 m Elevation gain
4.776 m Elevation loss
270 m Highest point
Apr–Sep Best time to go

Overview of the North Downs Way

Difficulty
Length 246 km
Elevation gain 4.694 m
Elevation loss 4.776 m
Highest Point 270 m · Botley Hill
Lowest Point 0 m · Dover
Round Trip No
Walk in both directions Yes

Elevation at a glance

Highest and lowest point, ascent and descent

246 km
4.694 m
4.776 m
Botley Hill
270 m
Dover
0 m

Best time to go

April – September
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About the trail

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.

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Good to know about the North Downs Way

Dogs are allowed!
Food can be bought daily on the trail
Water is sufficiently available everywhere and does not need to be filtered
No problem with fear of heights
Also accessible in winter
Campfires are not allowed
The path is sufficiently marked
Wild camping on the trail is a gray area
Mobile devices and batteries can be charged on the go (e.g. in restaurants, hotels,...)
Mobile internet is available along the trail
Fishing allowed (permit must be purchased)
There are bathing opportunities along the way
There is no river to be crossed
You shouldn't meet any bears here
Sections are also accessible

Getting there & route: North Downs Way

Arrival

You will arrive to North Downs Way via London Heathrow Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Train. Duration approx. 1 hours.

Departure

Departure from North Downs Way is via London Heathrow Airport.

You can get to the airport per Train. Takes about 2 hours.

Accommodation

  • in a tent/tarp
  • in guesthouses/hotels along the way

Loneliness

Trail in the middle of civilisation

Stage plan for the North Downs Way

Your stage plan

Choose how many days you want to be on the trail. We split the route evenly by distance and elevation and place the end of each stage at accommodation along the way wherever possible.

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