Activities at Ightham Mote

Dog walking at Ightham Mote
Whether you furry friend wants a gentle walk through sheltered woodland, or a more strenuous climb with fantastic views, we have some great waymarked routes on our 500 acre estate. Just make sure you read our pointers before you set off.

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)

Walking at Ightham Mote
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 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'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)

Explore 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.

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)

Visiting Ightham Mote in January and February
Get your walking boots on. Come and enjoy some of our wonderful walks through this area of outstanding natural beauty, set on the edge of the Kentish weald.