Eynsford Ford
Eynsford, Kent
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Location Guide |
Eynsford is a village in Kent just off the
M20/M25 junction. The A225 runs through the village and the Ford can be found in
the road opposite the Church, signposted to Lullingstone and Crockenhill.
 
The Ford is in the centre of the village, and
during the summer months appears to be a central focal point for families
and children for paddling and using small fishing nets, and picnics on the large
village green that runs alongside the river. You will also find ducks a float.
It is located on the River Darent which flows
through the village and crosses the road at the point of the ford. There is also a small
mediaeval single track humped backed bridge which is used by pedestrians and cars that do wish to
get their wheels wet. Larger vehicles such as vans, lorries, tractors and the
like have to take passage through the Ford to reach the properties and
communities beyond.
This little bridge is only one car wide and
care should be taken when pedestrians or bikes are crossing it. On my visit, in
the height of summer, it was also being used to provide shelter for children who
were paddling in the water when a vehicle approached that was going to use the
Ford. Probably not a sensible option as the larger vehicles do create a greater
swell and children could fall over and float under the vehicle passing through,
but the parents there that day didn't seem to be too bothered.
Eynsford is a pretty village to explore with a
The Church of St Martin, built of flint in the Norman style with the oldest part
dating back to 1100. Opposite the Castle Inn there is a lane which leads to the
village hall, but also gives access to Eynsford Castle ruins, and English
Heritage property. There are also a number of black and white buildings and
other listed buildings of interest.
Nearby is also Lullingstone Roman Villa,
another English Heritage property.
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Location: Eynsford Ford, Eynsford, Kent |
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Grid Reference:
TQ540655 |
Ceremonial County:
Kent |
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Map Link:
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Aerial photo:
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Getting there: From J1 of the M20 take the
A225 south. If travelling from Sevenoaks take the A225 north. |
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Access: As you approach the church the Ford is
located in the road opposite and just as you turn the corner you are given
the option of going through the Ford or over the small bridge. |
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Eynsford on About Britain
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Charges: None |
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Nearby Locations: Eynsford Castle,
Lullingston Roman Villa |
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