Activities at Ightham Mote

Two people walking in the dappled light of the woodland in spring
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Walking from Ightham

Ightham Mote, Kent

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.

A view across open field, with crops growing, interspersed with trees.
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Discover the Ightham Mote estate

Ightham Mote, Kent

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.

Bluebells and primroses in Scathes Wood on the Ightham Mote estate
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Spring on the Ightham Mote estate

Ightham Mote, Kent

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

Dog walking through bluebells
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Dog walking at Ightham Mote

Ightham Mote, Kent

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.

Autumn glow at Knole
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Ightham Mote's circular walk to Knole

Ightham Mote, Kent

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)
The view from Wilmot Hill on the National Trust Ightham Mote estate in Kent
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Ightham Mote's circular walk to Wilmot Hill

Ightham Mote, Kent

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)
East face of Ightham Mote
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Ightham Mote's circular walk to Oldbury Hill

Ightham Mote, Kent

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 from the air
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Ightham Mote circular walk to Old Soar Manor

Ightham Mote, Kent

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)