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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha
Getting here
51.24943, 0.36068
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4 activitiesHeritage
Free86%Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Free75%Ancient woodland
Dog walks
Free72%Dogs allowed with public access
Hiking
Free65%Named hiking route nearby: Greensand Way
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
v7 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
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vWalking
Ightham Mote Circular Walk to Old Soar Manor, Ightham MoteWalking route11.2 km▾
This circular links two National Trust places, both dating back to medieval England. The trail goes through Scathes ancient woodland, into the Fairlawne Estate & onto Plaxtol Spout before returning to Ightham Mote through orchards & the Greensand Way.
Named routeLength 11.2 kmDuration 04:30Round tripLocal walking route
Scenic Green Trail Section 1Walking route6.4 km▾
Named routeRef SGT1Length 6.4 kmLocal walking route
Greensand WayWalking route▾
Named routeRef GWRegional walking route
Medway Valley WalkWalking route45 km▾
Named routeLength 45 kmRegional walking route
WealdwayWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
🚴Cycling
v1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
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vCycling
NCN National Route 178Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 178National Cycle Network
🐴Horse riding
v2 public paths nearby
Public paths
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vHorse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
About this historic site
Scheduled Monument
Wildlife to spot
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🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
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Parking
1 nearby · 428m
✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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