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Wander across the meadow veering half-left to another stile on the edge of woods. The course of the infant River Darent, which rises in the garden of Crockham House, can be seen to the right, while the woods on the left disguise the site of an Iron Age hillfort. The continuing path keeps alongside the woods, and when these end, you come to a dirt track at TQ 444 525.

Alternative route

This lake walk makes a very pleasant alternative to the main route, without adding much to the overall distance, and it begins a few paces after joining the track at the northern end of the meadow. When the track forks, take the right-hand option until it curves left through a padlocked gate. Just beyond the gate cross a stile to rejoin the track. Easing through a charming little valley, it follows the course of the Darent which has been dammed to form three narrow lakes – although these can sometimes be hidden by trees and scrub. Remain with the track, which eventually rejoins the main walk beside Park Lodge at TQ 444 536.