Activities at Ightham Mote

Discover the Ightham Mote estate

With woodland clothing the hill tops and the steep valley sides of the Greensand Hills, the Ightham Mote estate is a peaceful oasis, whose roots are firmly based in its medieval past.

February half-term at Ightham Mote

Become a nature detective this half-term (Sat 15 - Sun 23 Feb 2020) and follow the animal homes trail around the garden.

Spring on the Ightham Mote estate

As the weather becomes warmer, wildlife, trees and wildflowers come alive across the Ightham Mote estate, while and birdsong fills the air.

Dog walking at Ightham Mote

Whether your furry friend wants a gentle walk through sheltered woodland, or a more strenuous climb with fantastic views, we have some great way-marked routes on our 500 acre estate. Just make sure you read our pointers before you set off.

Ightham Mote's circular walk to Wilmot Hill

Enjoy the Kentish countryside from the Ightham Mote estate as you walk the periphery of a large part of its 580 acres. The walk incorporates Scathes Wood, the Greensand Way, Wilmot Hill and Broadhoath Wood.

• Moderate
• 2 hours
• 4.0 miles (6.4km)

Walking from Ightham

With over 500 acres, there's plenty of walking on the surrounding estate at Ightham Mote. From a gently stroll through Scathes Wood, to longer, circular walks taking in nearby areas such as Oldbury Hill.

Ightham Mote's circular walk to Knole

What could be better than a day out in the Kentish countryside incorporating two National Trust properties? Follow our circular walk from Ightham Mote, along the Greensand Way, passing through areas of outstanding natural beauty to Knole Park, before returning to Ightham Mote via the Duchess Walk, Godden Green and Broadhoath Wood.

• Moderate
• 5 hours
• 8.5 miles (13.65km)

Ightham Mote's circular walk to Oldbury Hill

Follow this circular walk from Ightham Mote to the site of Oldbury Hill, an area of mixed woodland as well as the site of an Iron Age hillfort dating from 150 and 50 BC.

• Moderate
• 3 hours 5 mins
• 5.5 miles (8.85km)

Ightham Mote circular walk to Old Soar Manor

Admire the Kentish countryside as you enjoy this circular walk linking two of our medieval houses. The walk takes you through ancient woodland, into the Fairlawne Estate and onto Plaxtol Spout before returning to Ightham Mote through orchards and the Greensand Way.

• Easy
• 4 hours 30 mins
• 7.0 miles (11.25km)

Winter on the Ightham Mote estate

With fewer leaves on the trees, this time of year gives an opportunity to spot birds living on the estate during the winter months, like the robin, chaffinch and goldfinch.

Summer on the Ightham Mote estate

The summer brings plenty of opportunity to get close to the wild and bird life on the estate. Pause on one of our waymarked walks to enjoy magnificent views, the shade of our mature trees and colourful summer butterflies.

Autumn on the Ightham Mote estate

Autumn can be a time for crisp clear days which offer glorious views across the Kent countryside from our estate walks. Autumn can also bring magical misty mornings and stunning sunsets.