Books and Guides
There are a number of books, guides and maps that will help you explore this fantastic route. A selection of these are listed below.
North Downs Way National Trail Guide 
The official guide to the trail by Colin Saunders.
ISBN 978 1 84513 677 2, £14.99, Aurum Press 2011
Updated every 2 years, the official guidebook is authorised and supported by National Trails. It contains Ordnance Survey mapping at 1:25000 scale.
Also available
North Downs Way Farnham to Dover via Canterbury
By John Curtin
ISBN 1 873756 968, £9.99, Trailblazer Guides 2006
The key feature of Trailblazer guides is local detail, with details as small as the cost of a cup of tea and opening times of local eateries. Hand drawn maps show gates, stiles, steps and slopes. This is a useful compliment to the official guidebook if you use a wheelchair or mobility scooter.
The North Downs Way
By Kev Reynolds
ISBN 978 1852846404, £12, Cicerone Press 2011
NEW for 2012 - "The North Downs Way" - A photographic profile of the National Trail
By Belinda Knox
ISBN 978 0956623416, £19.99, Kneading Publications 2012
Maps
The following maps cover the route of the North Downs Way National Trail.
OS Landranger Series (1: 50000) Nos 177, 178, 179, 186, 187, 188, 189
OS Explorer Series (1:25000) Nos 137 (Ashford) , 138 (Dover) , 145 (Guildford & Farnham), 146 (Dorking), 147 (Sevenoaks & Tonbridge), 148 (Maidstone & Medway Towns) , 149 (Sittingbourne & Faversham), 150 (Canterbury).
The North Downs Way East
Waterproof map covering Dover to Medway.
Harvey Maps 2001
£8.95
The North Downs Way West
Harvey Maps 2001
£8.95
Free Guides
There is a general leaflet available on the North Downs Way. Download this leaflet or email northdownsway@kent.gov.uk for your free copy.
You can download copies of our promoted circular walks in both Surrey and Kent by visiting the planning a trip section
Claim your free completion certificate
Once you have completed the North Downs Way from end to end you deserve a certificate. Order yours from the Visit Kent website.
