Walk stats
- Distance9.8 km · 6.1 mi
- Elevation+65 m
- Duration2 hr 15 min
- DifficultyModerate
- Route typeLinear
- TerrainField paths, woodland tracks and quiet lanes
- Best seasonSpring to autumn
- DogsDog-friendly, leads near livestock and roads
About this walk
This linear stretch of the 1066 Harold's Way traces a quiet path through the Kent countryside between Cobham and Northfleet Green, threading together woodland, parkland and village lanes. Starting near the Darnley Mausoleum, set within the wooded estate once attached to Cobham Hall, the route heads through Cobham village past the Cobham War Memorial and the timber-framed Leather Bottle inn, a long-standing village landmark.
From Cobham the path winds west through gentle farmland and copses towards Istead Rise, with Jeskyns Community Woodland nearby for those wanting to extend the day. The terrain is undulating but never strenuous, with just 65 metres of ascent spread across the 9.8 km route.
The walk drops into Northfleet Green, finishing at The Ship Inn, a welcome spot before picking up onward transport. Side interests close to the line of the route include the ruined gamekeeper's house, the Ifield War Memorial and the curious Toe Monument, all rewarding short detours for walkers with time to linger.
Route map
Route line drawn from OpenStreetMap footpath data. Numbered markers are waypoints on the route; amber star markers are points of interest a short detour away.
Waypoints along the route
6 waypoints along the way
- 1
Darnley Mausoleum
- 2
Cobham War Memorial
- 3
Leather Bottle
- 4
Istead Rise
- 5
Northfleet Green
- 6
The Ship Inn
Worth a short detour
Points of interest just off the route, look for the amber markers on the map.
Game keepers house (ruin)
~197 m off the route
Ifield War Memorial
~254 m off the route
Toe Monument
~406 m off the route
Cobham Hall
~435 m off the route
Jeskyns Community Woodland
~340 m off the route
Route & waypoint data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).