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Metropolitan Walkers Group

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

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Overview

A fast paced and reasonably hilly walk along both sides of the Greensand Ridge south east of Sevenoaks, and passing the National Trust sites of Ightham Mote, Old Soar Manor (which is open and free to look around), One Tree Hill and, of course, Knole. Plenty of stunning views along the way. Total Ascent 700 metres.

Bring a packed lunch. Lunch stop will be at the green at the village of Dunks Green where there is also a pub for drinks only. A good few pubs to choose from at the end in Sevenoaks town centre.

Travel: Take 9:59 from London Charing Cross (10:02 Waterloo East, 10:08 London Bridge), arr. 10:31 Sevenoaks.

Buy return to Sevenoaks.

Meet inside the main entrance at Sevenoaks train station.

Saturday, 4 May 2024
Start time:
10:35 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
29km / 18.0mi
Ascent:
700m / 2297ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 52272 55328
Nearest postcode:
TN13 1DP
what3words:
blast.dash.swim
Start time:
10:35 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 quarterly 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