Ford of the River Darent at Eynsford, Kent
Eynsford Castle, founded soon after the Norman Conquest. Abandoned 1312.
Plenty of water in the River Darent at the ford at Eynsford. We hiked up to the valley ridge for the views and the cool of the woods rather than the main Darent Valley trail, which stays closer to the river. Fine views of the Kent farmland and woodlands in full summer glory, then a lunch in the shade at the pub by the Darent at Shoreham.
Red bull
Eynsford Viaduct, also known as Lullingstone Viaduct, built in 1862 by the Sevenoaks Railway
Valley of the River Darent
Beecham Wood
Kings Arms, Shoreham, Kent. I measured 31.6°C at our table in the shade..