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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 around the Greensand Ridge to the east of Sevenoaks, and passing through four National Trust Sites - Old Soar Manor, Ightham Mote, One Tree Hill and Knole. Bring a packed lunch - the lunch stop itself will not be until 11 miles distance (where there will be a pub for drinks only), but there will be a couple of mini breaks at Ightham Mote (6.5 miles distance, where there is a toilet, cafe and if it is hot day, an ice cream stand!) and Old Soar Manor (9 miles distance, which is free to have a look around - it only takes a few minutes!). It will be quite a hilly walk with a total ascent of 732 metres. A few pubs to choose from at the end of the walk.

Though the walk passes through National Trust sites, the entire walk does take place on public footpaths and bridleways, so no membership required, but anyone who does have one, please bring your card to scan at the machines at Ightham Mote - seems only fair in exchange for us using their toilet!

Travel: Take the 9:45 from London Charing Cross (Waterloo East: 9:48, London Bridge: 9:54), arrive at Sevenoaks at 10:18. Buy a return to Sevenoaks.

For anyone travelling from within the London zones, contactless can be used to Sevenoaks, but it cannot be used with a network rail card discount (as far as I am aware). Meet just inside the main entrance of Sevenoaks station - just past the ticket offices.

Sunday, 20 July 2025
Start time:
10:20 am
Estimated finish time:
11:59 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
29km / 18.0mi
Ascent:
730m / 2395ft
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:
10:20 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