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Maps and Trails

The map below shows the nominated World Heritage Property boundary and buffer zones.


Illustration by Barry Small

For a map showing the nominated World Heritage Property within the
London Borough of Bromley click here. It is a large file so may take a little time to load.

Audio Trails

Follow in Darwin’s footsteps by exploring 4 fantastic audio trails that take you around the local area.
Download these trails and activities to explore where Darwin worked.

Full details about each walk, including the length of the walk, the time it should take and the terrain you will be walking on, can be found by downloading the map and directions PDF file of the audio trail you interested in.

In general the walks are about 2 miles in length and will take approximately 2 hours to complete. Most routes are suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs, but please familiarise yourself with the route before setting off.

		Downe Audio Trail Charles Darwin found school 'boring', thought his university years were a waste of time and felt sick at the sight of blood! So how did he become one of the world's greatest scientists? Downe Trail Map Downe Activities
		Keston Audio Trail What do meat-eating plants, white-bellied bats, a fish called 'pet' and teenage mutant ninja turtles have in common? Find out on this amazing audio trail around one of Darwin's favourite 'countryside laboratories'. Keston Trail Map Keston Activities
		High Elms Audio Trail Hear how Darwin's friend and former resident of this estate, John Lubbock, used to like conducting strange experiments with 'new technology' of the day - and what has happened over the last 100 years. High Elms Trail Map High Elms Activities
		Cudham Audio Trail Go back to 1859, the year Charles Darwin's most famous book was published and explore the area around Cudham with three of Darwin's ten children, Henrietta (16 years old), George (14) and Francis (11). Cudham Trail Map Cudham Activities

Trail Guides

Why not explore Darwin's home patch with the 3 self-guided trails shown below or find out more about his life at Downe in the 'Darwin at Downe' booklet.
For a detailed trail map for the Darwin's Landscape Laboratory Trails click here to view

Trail 1

Trail 2

Trail 3

Darwin at Downe 12 page reference booklet outlining Darwin's life and works around Downe.

Trail 1 - Downe Valley Part 1 , Part 2 , Part 3 Map       Trail 2 - High Elms and around Part 1 , Part 2 , Part 3 Map       Trail 3 - Keston and Holwood Part 1 , Part 2 , Part 3 Map       Darwin at Downe booklet Download

High Elms Country Park Local Nature Reserve Trail Leaflet
Much of the 200 acres of High Elms Country Park is a Site of Special Scientific Interest because the chalky soil supports species-rich grassland where rare orchids grow and its ancient woodland is home to endangered dormice. You can download the Trail leaflet here but because of the size of the document we suggest you request a copy of this leaflet direct from High Elms Country Park or telephone 01689 862815.