Welcome to this Signature Guide
This relatively leisurely, circular walk set in the Kent Downs AOND feels like a world away from the city.
Ready to walk?
Be sure to download your PDF guide for the walk and make sure you have the OS maps app downloaded.
Before you start
Here’s 3 important things you need to know before you head off:
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Save this Guide
Save the PDF guide on your device that you’re going to use on the walk. (This contains all the handy information, from how to get there, points of interest and pubs, taxis etc).
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Download OS Map App
This is how you will navigate your way around the route. The link for the route is in this guide and will take you to the OS Maps app.
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Battery
Make sure you have plenty of battery. We hope you have a great walk.
The Curator Alex Thomas
Meet the Curator
Alex is an avid adventurer, long-distance hiker and lover of all things outdoors. Having grown up in Somerset, but now based in London, he takes every opportunity he can to escape the city and explore the countryside and all it has to offer.
“In my opinion, this walk has everything – stunning views, wildlife, history, and a couple of great pubs to boot! One of the best things about this route is its proximity to London – within an hour you can be out and exploring the beautiful Kent countryside and totally transported away from the hectic environs of the city.
Since discovering the area, I have done this route four times even though I’m not normally one for repeating the same routes too often; this one just seems to have something new to offer every time you do it – I also just love seeing the deer!”

Hike Summary
Sevenoaks, Kent.
With a train journey of around half an hour from London, this relatively leisurely, circular walk set in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty feels like it’s a world away from the city. Take in stunning views across the Kent Weald, immerse yourself in history at two excellent National Trust properties, and enjoy the array of wildlife on offer, from the deer herd in Knole Park to bluebells and lavender fields in the Spring. Towards the end of the walk, take a load off and quench your thirst at The Bucks Head pub in Godden Green.

Hike Highlights
Knole House
Discover Knole house and exploring Deer Park.
One Tree Hill
A Site of Special Scientific Interest with stunning panoramic views to the south across the Weald.
Ightham Mote
A 14th century, Grade 1 listed manor house of such esteem, even the doghouse is a listed building!
Points of interest
Places to enjoy along the route




What’s Next?
Done the hike? Let us and fellow members know how you got on and leave any tips and advice!