Lane End

Settlement in Kent Dartford

England

Lane End

Ladywood Road, Darenth, near Dartford, at sunset Ladywood Road in the village of Darenth, in north Kent. This image was taken at sunset on an October day. — Ladywood Road, Darenth, near Dartford, at sunset Credit: Malc McDonald

Lane End is a charming village located in the county of Kent, England. Situated near the market town of Canterbury, Lane End offers a tranquil and picturesque setting for its residents and visitors alike. The village is nestled amidst the rolling hills of the Kent Downs, providing stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

One of the defining features of Lane End is its close-knit community. With a population of around 500 residents, the village exudes a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The community takes great pride in preserving its rich history, as evidenced by the well-preserved medieval buildings that dot the village, including the Grade II listed St. Mary's Church.

Nature enthusiasts will find much to explore in Lane End. The village is surrounded by a network of footpaths and bridleways, which offer opportunities for leisurely walks and bike rides. The nearby Elmsted Forest and North Downs Way provide even more opportunities for outdoor adventure.

Despite its rural location, Lane End benefits from excellent transport links. The village is conveniently located just off the A251, which connects to the nearby towns of Ashford and Canterbury. Additionally, the village is served by regular bus services, providing easy access to surrounding areas.

Lane End may be a small village, but it offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle, making it an attractive place to live or visit for those seeking a slower pace of life and a strong sense of community.

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Lane End Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.416557/0.24200354 or Grid Reference TQ5671. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ladywood Road, Darenth, near Dartford, at sunset

Ladywood Road in the village of Darenth, in north Kent. This image was taken at sunset on an October day.

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Hill Rise, Darenth

Hill Rise in the village of Darenth, in north Kent, photographed at dusk on an October day.

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Watchgate, Darenth, near Dartford

Watchgate forms part of the route of the B260 road as it passes through the village of Dareth. A Co-op local convenience store stands in the opposite side of the road.

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Green Street, Darenth

Green Street, heading out of the north Kent village of Darenth, forms part of the route of the B260 road. This image was taken at dusk on an October evening, as the daylight was fading.

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Entrance to Darenth Country Park, near Dartford

A driveway entering the Darenth Country Park in North Kent. The driveway enters the park from a roundabout on the B260 road.

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Trolling Down Hill, near Dartford

Trolling Down Hill forms part of the route of the B260 road in north Kent. This image was taken in fading light, at dusk on an October day.

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Start of the M25, Dartford

The M25 almost forms a complete ring around the edge of London. However the ring is broken between Dartford in Kent and West Thurrock on the north side of the Thames, with the A282 Dartford tunnels and bridge filling in the gap. This photo shows the start of the M25, heading south from Dartford as it starts its clockwise journey of 117 miles around the edge of London to West Thurrock. Slip roads carry traffic onto and from the A2, which crosses the M25 about a kilometre to the south. The photo was taken in fading light, at dusk on an October evening.

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Crop field and hedgerow

Near Green Street Green.

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Crop field near Green Street Green

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Footpath towards Green Road

Off St Margaret's Road.

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Cereal crop off St Margaret's Road

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St Margaret's Road

Towards South Darenth.

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Roman Villa Road

Heading north towards Darenth.

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War memorial in former cemetery at Darenth Valley Country Park

The memorial is to staff of the former hospital which stood on this site.

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A282 heading north, Dartford

Looking from just about where the M25 becomes the A282.

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Sutton at Hone from Ship Lane

Ship Lane is to the right of the bank as it reaches the outskirts of Sutton at Hone. Homefield Farm is to the right and the green shed is Homefield Garage. The hill on the horizon to the left is Badger's Mount on the other side of the Darent Valley.

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View from Ship Lane, Sutton at Hone

Ship Lane runs from Sutton at Hone to Swanley. This view is just outside the former. The chimney which can just be made out on the horizon to the right is Littlebrook Power Station - see Link

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Railway line between Swanley and Farningham Road

A footpath leads from Ship Lane between fields, up an embankment and across the railway line between Farningham Road and Swanley. This view is towards Farningham Road and the bridge ahead is a farm access track. The line dates from 1860 and it was electrified in 1939. Until the opening of St Pancras International in 2007, Eurostars ran along this line.

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Lane End is located at Grid Ref: TQ5671 (Lat: 51.416557, Lng: 0.24200354)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Dartford

Police Authority: Kent