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.
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Ightham Mote Circular Walk to Shipbourne and Fairlawne, Ightham Mote
A 5,9 km loop walk in Kent.
Loop walk
start = finish · Kent
5,9km
Distance
moderate
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
5,2 km
88%
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 Shipbourne and Fairlawne, Ightham Mote is 5.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, Ightham Mote Circular Walk to Shipbourne and Fairlawne, Ightham Mote takes approximately 1h 28min to complete.
Yes, Ightham Mote Circular Walk to Shipbourne and Fairlawne, Ightham Mote is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Ightham Mote Circular Walk to Shipbourne and Fairlawne, Ightham Mote starts at The Mote Café, Ightham Mote, Mote Road, Ivy Hatch, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0NT;TQ584535.
Ightham Mote Circular Walk to Shipbourne and Fairlawne, Ightham Mote is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Ightham Mote Circular Walk to Shipbourne and Fairlawne, Ightham Mote is maintained and managed by National Trust.