Summer of pub social to Cudham and Halstead
This is a replacement event due to the proposed rail strike on this date. However it creates a chance to visit two of the best pubs close to Bromley’s border with Kent, both of which have extensive gardens. The second pub is actually (just) in Kent proper. Both pubs serve food, as well as a range of cask ales.
The itinerary is as follows
(12.30) The Blacksmith’s Arms, Cudham
(15.20) The Rose & Crown, Otford Lane, Halstead
Our plan is travel on the R10 bus from Orpington bus station (next to the railway station) at 12:03, to arrive at the pub at around 12.30. The bus calls at Green Street Green at 12:21.
At 14:50 we depart The Blacksmith’s Arms to catch the R10 bus which is due at 14:58. We should arrive at The Rose & Crown by 15:20.
The next bus back towards Orpington will be the R10 due at 17:29, but buses are infrequent on this route. The full timetable can be seen here. IF TRAINS ARE RUNNING, it’s also possible to walk from the Rose and Crown to Knockholt station – allow 40 minutes unless you’re a quick walker. It’s an enjoyable rural walk though, and is entirely flat or downhill.
There is more information about the walk here. (from Bromley CAMRA pub walks)
