# Event Details - **Event Name**: Black Girls Hike x Putting Down Routes: Borough Green to Otford Scenic Hike - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 09:45 am – Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 02:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for a hike through Kent as we experience panoramic views, walk through historic villages and enjoy the stunning North Downs Way.About this EventBGH x Putting Down Routes: Borough Green to Otford Scenic HikeSaturday 26th September 2026Meeting time: 9:45amDifficulty: ModerateDistance: Approx 12kmDuration: Approx 4.5 hoursJoin us for a scenic autumn hike along one of the most beautiful sections of the North Downs Way. This hike is easily accessible by train from London.Beginning in the historic village of Borough Green and ending in the picturesque village of Otford, this route offers sweeping panoramic views across the Kent countryside, peaceful woodland trails, rolling farmland and rare chalk grassland.As we make our way through the landscape, we'll pass through the historic village of Wrotham before climbing onto the North Downs, where far-reaching views stretch across the Greensand Ridge and Darent Valley. Along the way, we'll enjoy the signs of early autumn, connect with nature and enjoy great conversation, like we do at every Black Girls Hike event!It takes less than an hour to travel from London Charing Cross, Blackfriars, or Victoria to Borough Green & Wrotham by train, over a distance of around 24 miles (38 km). Otford is equally as easy to travel back from.As this is a special partnership event, we'll be welcoming a larger group than usual on this walk, giving even more people the opportunity to experience this beautiful section of the North Downs Way together.It is the perfect walk for those looking to experience one of Kent's most iconic National Trails while enjoying a supportive, welcoming group atmosphere.About Our Partnership with Putting Down Routes:This walk is being hosted in partnership with the Putting Down Routes team. The Putting Down Routes initiative seeks to encourage new audiences from under-represented communities to the North Downs Way National Trail and Kent Downs National Landscape as well as upgrading and enhancing parts of the trail so they are more accessible to a wider range of people.Putting Down Routes is a collaborative project between the Kent Downs National Landscape and the North Downs Way National Trail, working with partners Black Girls Hike and Wild With Wheels. Putting Downs Routes is funded through The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Defra’s Farming in Protected Landscapes. To learn more about the project, visit https://kentdowns.org.uk/our-projects/putting-down-routes/.Terrain: Mainly fields and tracks with some steep slopes. Woodland, farmland and grassland. There will be 4 flights of steps, 90+ steps in total.What to bring: Plenty of water, a packed lunch, weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy walking boots or trail shoes with good grip.Lunch stop: We'll stop midway through the walk at a scenic viewpoint for a short lunch break. Please bring something to eat with you.Facilities: Toilets, including accessible facilities, are available at Borough Green and Otford Stations.Transport: This is a linear walk, starting at Borough Green & Wrotham Station and finishing at Otford Station. Both stations are served by regular Southeastern rail services, making it easy to return to your starting point if required.Parking: Parking, including accessible parking is available at Borough Green & Wrotham Station and at Otford Station.Important notes:- Hike is suitable for ages 18+- No pets allowed on this walkThis event will be led by a BGH trained walk leader. Please note that the leader does not hold a Mountain Leader qualification, and participation is therefore at your own discretion and risk.Photo Disclaimer📷 Photos or videos are taken during the event for promotional and marketing purposes across the Kent Downs National Landscape, Aspiring Cross-Channel UNESCO Global Geopark, North Downs Way National Trail, Black Girls Hike and the event partners. Please notify the walk leader of your preferences and complete the consent form here. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/borough-green/black-girls-hike-x-putting-down-routes-borough-green-to-otford-scenic-hike/100001993979592638 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours 45 minutes - Location: Borough Green Station - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Borough Green - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Borough Green Station - **lat**: 51.2936293 - **long**: 0.3069695 - **full address**: Borough Green Station, Station Approach, Borough Green, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Black Girls Hike x Putting Down Routes: Borough Green to Otford Scenic Hike - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/8e6de614548f43f201aea044bd2020d35e1654366089f83b3ae85c15f82f0f04-rimg-w1200-h945-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1784387482 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Black Girls Hike x Putting Down Routes: Borough Green to Otford Scenic Hike being held? - **A:** Black Girls Hike x Putting Down Routes: Borough Green to Otford Scenic Hike takes place on Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 09:45 am to Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 02:30 pm at Borough Green Station, Station Approach, Borough Green, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Black Girls Hike x Putting Down Routes: Borough Green to Otford Scenic Hike? - **A:** Black Girls Hike x Putting Down Routes: Borough Green to Otford Scenic Hike is organized by Black Girls Hike UK C.I.C. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Black Girls Hike x Putting Down Routes: Borough Green to Otford Scenic Hike", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/8e6de614548f43f201aea044bd2020d35e1654366089f83b3ae85c15f82f0f04-rimg-w1200-h945-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1784387482", "startDate": "2026-09-26T09:45:00+01:00", "endDate": "2026-09-26T14:30:00+01:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/borough-green/black-girls-hike-x-putting-down-routes-borough-green-to-otford-scenic-hike/100001993979592638", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Borough Green Station", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Station Approach", "postalCode": "TN15 7DZ", "addressLocality": "Borough Green", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "51.2936293", "longitude": "0.3069695" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join us for a hike through Kent as we experience panoramic views, walk through historic villages and enjoy the stunning North Downs Way.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-07-18", "availabilityEnds": "2026-09-26T14:30:00+01:00", "validFrom": "2026-07-18", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/borough-green/black-girls-hike-x-putting-down-routes-borough-green-to-otford-scenic-hike/100001993979592638" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-07-18", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-07-18", "url": "https://allevents.in/borough-green/black-girls-hike-x-putting-down-routes-borough-green-to-otford-scenic-hike/100001993979592638", "price": 0, "name": "Donation (£5 minimum)" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Black Girls Hike UK C.I.C", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/black-girls-hike-uk-cic/22594538", "description": "Founded in 2019, Black Girls Hike provides a safe space for Black women to explore the outdoors. 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