Enjoy this scenic circular walk from Ightham Mote to Oldbury Hill, which offers fine views across the Kentish countryside while passing through an area of mixed woodland as well as fish ponds and an old quarry, possibly dating to the Roman period.
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Ightham Mote Circular Walk to Oldbury Hill, Ightham Mote
A 8,3 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Kent.
Loop walk
start = finish · Kent
8,3km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
27
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× ruins
2× summit
ightham Mote
ruins ·
87 m off route
7,3 km
88%
Oldbury Hill
summit ·
on the route
8,3 km
100%
Raspit Hill
summit ·
158 m off route
8,3 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
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 Oldbury Hill, Ightham Mote is 8.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Ightham Mote Circular Walk to Oldbury Hill, Ightham Mote takes approximately 2h 4min to complete.
Yes, Ightham Mote Circular Walk to Oldbury Hill, Ightham Mote is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Ightham Mote Circular Walk to Oldbury Hill, Ightham Mote starts at The Mote Café, Ightham Mote, Mote Road, Ivy Hatch, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0NT;TQ584535.
Ightham Mote Circular Walk to Oldbury Hill, Ightham Mote is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Ightham Mote Circular Walk to Oldbury Hill, Ightham Mote is maintained and managed by National Trust.