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Ightham Mote

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingParkingToilets

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9 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Robin +68 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Robin +68 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Emperor Dragonfly, Hairy Shieldbug +24 more · last seen 2025; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Emperor Dragonfly, Hairy Shieldbug +24 more · last seen 2025

Free

Family friendly

toilets

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

10 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Greensand WayWalking route
Named routeRef GWRegional walking route
WealdwayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Family Walk, KnoleWalking route5 km

This is a 5km walk over a mixture of hard surfaces and concrete. There are also sections of short grass and bare earth. Paths climb and descend throughout the walk. Dogs welcome on a lead. This walk is suited to visitors with sturdy pushchairs.

Named routeLength 5 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Boundary Walk, KnoleWalking route5 km
Named routeLength 5 kmDuration 01:15Round tripLocal walking route
Ightham Mote Circular Walk to Wilmot Hill, Ightham MoteWalking route6.4 km

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. Some steep inclines. Not suitable for wheels.

Named routeLength 6.4 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Horse riding

10 public paths nearby

Public paths
MR426bridleway · 644 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 644 mSurface compactedPath type: bridleway
Greensand Way - SR143bridleway · 611 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 611 mSurface compactedPath type: bridleway
MR348bridleway · 419 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 419 mSurface grassPath type: bridleway
MR425bridleway · 219 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 219 mPath type: bridleway
MR430bridleway · 93 m

Seasonally muddy in wet weather.

Public pathbridlewayLength 93 mSurface dirtPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The fireplace in the Great Hall at Ightham Mote decorated for Christmas

The fireplace in the Great Hall at Ightham Mote decorated for Christmas

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