Ightham Mote Circular Walk to Shipbourne and Fairlawne, Ightham Mote

This circular walk from Ightham Mote begins with a wander through ancient Scathes Wood, before taking in far-reaching views of the Kentish countryside on the way to the neighbouring estate of Fairlawne and on to Shipbourne. Many stiles & kissing gates.

At 5.9 km, this is a comfortable half-day walk for most hikers. At an average walking pace, plan for roughly 1 hour and 18 minutes.

The route forms a complete loop, returning you to where you started. This makes logistics simple and the outing entirely self-contained.

This is a Local Walking Network (LWN) trail — a community-level route perfect for exploring the immediate surroundings, popular with locals and visitors alike.