This circular links two National Trust places, both dating back to medieval England. The trail goes through Scathes ancient woodland, into the Fairlawne Estate & onto Plaxtol Spout before returning to Ightham Mote through orchards & the Greensand Way.
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Ightham Mote Circular Walk to Old Soar Manor, Ightham Mote
A 10,4 km loop walk in Kent.
Loop walk
start = finish · Kent
10,4km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× ruins
ightham Mote
ruins ·
35 m off route
10,4 km
100%
04 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
42 m
–
152 m
0 km
5,2 km
10,4 km
05 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
42 m elevation
Quarter of the way
69 m elevation
Halfway
150 m elevation
Three quarters
49 m elevation
Finish
42 m elevation
06 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
07 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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09 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Ightham Mote Circular Walk to Old Soar Manor, Ightham Mote is 10.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Ightham Mote Circular Walk to Old Soar Manor, Ightham Mote takes approximately 2h 36min to complete.
Yes, Ightham Mote Circular Walk to Old Soar Manor, Ightham Mote is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Ightham Mote Circular Walk to Old Soar Manor, Ightham Mote starts at The Mote Café, Ightham Mote, Mote Road, Ivy Hatch, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0NT;TQ584535.
Ightham Mote Circular Walk to Old Soar Manor, Ightham Mote is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Ightham Mote Circular Walk to Old Soar Manor, Ightham Mote is maintained and managed by National Trust.