Riverhead Walks
Riverhead is located on the north western side of Sevenoaks in Kent.
This circular walk from the village uses part of the Darent Valley Path and other public footpaths to visit the Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve, the neighbouring village of Otford and Chipstead Lake.
The nature reserve is located just east of the village and has some pretty lakes and lots of wildlife to see. Along the way you can enjoy lovely views of the River Darent and the surrounding Kent countryside.
In attractive Otford you can also pay a visit to the ruins of the 15th century Otford Palace. The principal surviving remains are the North-West Tower, the lower gallery, now converted to cottages, and a part of the Great Gatehouse.
Riverhead Ordnance Survey Map 
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Walks near Riverhead
- Sevenoaks - The popular Kent town of Sevenoaks is surrounded by beautiful parks, gardens, woodland and several long distance walking trails.
This is a nice walk from the centre of Sevenoaks, visiting the Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve and Chipstead Lake using the Darent Valley Path and North Downs Way long distance trails.
The walk starts from the train station where you can directly pick up the Darent Valley Path - Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve - Follow a series of well laid out footpaths around this lovely nature reserve on this short walk in Sevenoaks
- Sevenoaks Circular Walk - This circular walk around the Kent town of Sevenoaks visits some of the highlights of the area
- Chipstead Lake - Enjoy a walk along this pretty lake in Sevenoaks
- Darent Valley Path - Travel through the Kent Downs AONB and along the Darent River on this beautiful walk.
You start off near Sevenoaks Railway Station and head north through the delightful tranquility of the Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve - Otford Circular Walk - A popular circular walk from the Kent village of Otford, visiting the River Darent, Shoreham, Great Wood and the Otford Mount viewpoint
- Chartwell House - Explore the family home and garden of Sir Winston Churchill on this short walk in Westerham, Kent
- Riverhill Himalayan Gardens - Enjoy an easy stroll around these beautiful gardens on this short walk near Sevenoaks
- Knole Park - A circular walk around the delightful deer park at Knole in Sevenoaks
- Igtham Mote - Enjoy a peaceful stroll in the woodland, gardens and parkland surrounding this medieval moated manor house near Sevenoaks in Kent
- Emmetts Garden - This 19th century garden near Sevenoaks contains many exotic trees and shrubs from around the world
- Toys Hill - Visit the highest point on the Kent Downs on this circular walk in Sevenoaks
- Oldbury Hill - Enjoy a series of walking paths around this Iron Age Hillfort near Sevenoaks
- Westerham - Westerham is located in the Sevenoaks District of Kent, a great location for exploring the beautiful Kent Downs
- Greensand Way - The Greensand Way runs from Haslemere in Surrey to Hamstreet in Kent following the ridge of greensand rock that crosses the two counties
- Knockholt - This route from Knockholt Pound uses sections of the North Downs Way and the Pilgrims Way to create a circular walk through the area
- Octavia Hill Centenary Walk - This circular walk follows the Octavia Hill Centenary walk through the beautiful Kent Downs.
Pubs/Cafes
Atfer your exercise you could enjoy some refreshments at The Bullfinch. The McMullen's pub serves a fine Sunday roast and has a nice outdoor seating area for warmer days. You can find them at postcode TN13 2DR for your sat navs.
Photos
St Mary's church, Riverhead. The village has a central conservation area that covers some 25 acres (10 ha) and contains about 30 listed buildings. The listed properties in the Conservation Area date from the 17th-18th centuries and the older unlisted properties date mainly from the 19th Century
Amherst Avenue, Riverhead
The Bullfinch
A Bird Hide in Sevenoaks Wildlife Centre, run by Kent Wildlife Trust
The Elemental Garden, Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve
Darenth Valley Path towards Chipstead
Otford
Chipstead Lake