A circular from Ightham Mote through Kentish countryside, along the Greensand Way & areas of outstanding natural beauty, to Knole Park. Return to Ightham Mote via the Duchess Walk, Godden Green & Broadhoath Wood. Undulating trail. Not suitable for wheels.
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51.26, 0.24 · rel 20050408
51.26, 0.24 · rel 20050408
Ightham Mote Circular Walk to Knole, Ightham Mote
A 12,1 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Kent.
Loop walk
start = finish · Kent
12,1km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
28
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 8 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× ruins
3× Attraction
4× summit
ightham Mote
ruins ·
35 m off route
10,6 km
88%
Lavender Plantation
Attraction ·
47 m off route
12,1 km
100%
Carters Hill
summit ·
94 m off route
12,1 km
100%
Knole icehouse
Attraction ·
142 m off route
12,1 km
100%
Echo Mount
summit ·
163 m off route
12,1 km
100%
Wilmot Hill
summit ·
168 m off route
12,1 km
100%
One Tree Hill
summit ·
173 m off route
12,1 km
100%
Beatles Strawberry Fields Forever oak
Attraction ·
238 m off route
12,1 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
Greensand Way
GW
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06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Ightham Mote Circular Walk to Knole, Ightham Mote is 12.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, Ightham Mote Circular Walk to Knole, Ightham Mote takes approximately 3h to complete.
Yes, Ightham Mote Circular Walk to Knole, Ightham Mote is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Ightham Mote Circular Walk to Knole, Ightham Mote starts at The Mote Café, Ightham Mote, Mote Road, Ivy Hatch, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0NT;TQ584535.
Ightham Mote Circular Walk to Knole, Ightham Mote is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Ightham Mote Circular Walk to Knole, Ightham Mote is maintained and managed by National Trust.