Ightham Mote, Kent

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Overview

A beautiful circular walk from the fortified manor house at Ightham to Knowle deer park. Walking through gentle undulating countryside to The White Hart PH for lunch.

There will also be a chance for cream teas in the afternoon.

Car park fee £3 (coins only) (NT members free).

Sunday, 15 June 2025

Meeting time:: 9:00 am
Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Meeting point

Grid reference:: TQ 62707 79250
Nearest postcode:: RM17 5SA
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Meeting time:: 9:00 am

Rectory Road Car Park, north end of Denecroft Gardens

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 58443 53740
Nearest postcode:: TN15 0NU
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Ightam Mote NT Car Park. Car park fee £3 (coins only) (NT members free).

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