Kent Ramblers: Walk 26

Points of Interest

Archbishop's Palace

One of the residences of the Archbishop of Canterbury from the ninth century until Henry VIII forced Archbishop Cranmer to relinquish it to the Crown.
In the early sixteenth century Archbishop Warham extended the Palace to rival Hampton Court in size and splendour. Now only part of the gate house remains.

Richard Russell Plaque

This plaque was removed to its present location from a tower on Otford Mount that was erected by Russell in 1874 for the purpose of watching fox hunting and steeple chasing.

Public Transport

The walk passes close to Otford station where there are trains from London and Sevenoaks.

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