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Metropolitan Walkers Group

The London-based hiking group for people in their 20s - 30s.

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Overview

A brisk walk that (like most walks that start in Sevenoaks) starts through Knole Park and onto the Greensand Ridge - however this will follow one of the lesser used routes. The walk then continues along the Greensand Ridge (with some great views over the low weald) to Ightham Mote, then through orchards and woodland to Borough Green, and then back to Sevenoaks via rolling hills and plenty more woodland - including Oldbury Hill and Seal Chart, and then returning to Knole Park. An undulating walk with a total ascent of 750 metres.

A picnic lunch at around the halfway point, with a pub stop a few miles later. Though a fair amount of the walk will be in shaded woodland, make sure to bring plenty of water.

Plenty of pubs and restaurants to choose from in Sevenoaks town centre at the end. There will be some pubs not showing the football for those wishing to avoid it, and for those that do wish to watch it, we should arrive back in Sevenoaks in time to see at least the second half of the 5pm kick off (though those pubs may of course be very busy).

Travel: Take the 9:15 from London Charing Cross (Waterloo East 9:18, London Bridge 9:24), arrive at Sevenoaks 9:49.

Meet inside the main entrance of Sevenoaks Railway Station (just after the ticket offices).

Buy a return to Sevenoaks.

Saturday, 6 July 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
6:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
29km / 18.0mi
Ascent:
750m / 2461ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 52272 55328
Nearest postcode:
TN13 1DP
what3words:
blast.dash.swim
Start time:
10:00 am

Sevenoaks Station

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