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North London & South Herts Group

NLSH Ramblers is a really friendly group, whose members all share a love of walking and the countryside. You’ll always receive a warm welcome from us, whether you want to walk with us regularly or from time to time.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

This lovely walk is a highlight of the London Countryway. It has something for everyone - a pleasant walk on a bridleway by a stream; spectacular ridge walking along the Greensand Way with amazing views: country paths through quiet and pretty valleys; orchards, parkland and very little road walking except to and from the start and finish stations. The route passes by Ightham Mote, a stunning medieval manor house (National Trust) and Knole Park House (National Trust), a grand palace with both royal and cultural connections set in a magnificent park through which the walk passes. A walk not to be missed but wear your best boots as it is currently very muddy!

Saturday, 15 February 2025
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
403m / 1322ft
Type:
linear

There are some quite steep ascents and descents and a few stiles. There is some road walking to reach the route from Borough Green station at the start and to reach Sevenoaks station at the finish. Bring food and drink as there are no shops other than at the start and finish. Optional visit to The Chequers pub in Sevenoaks at the end!

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 60876 57415
Nearest postcode:
TN15 8AJ
what3words:
leans.breath.shared
Start time:
9:45 am

Meet outside station. Trains leave from Victoria or Charing Cross, once an hour from each. The 0855 Southeastern service from Victoria is recommended.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 52272 55328
Nearest postcode:
TN13 1DP
what3words:
blast.dash.swim
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm

There are regular trains from Sevenoaks to London Bridge and Charing Cross.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking