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Ightham Village – Ightham Mote loop from Otford

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Ightham Village – Ightham Mote loop from Otford

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Ightham Village – Ightham Mote loop from Otford

02:13

33.6km

380m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 21.7 km for 126 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.79 km

Ightham Village

Highlight • Settlement

Ightham is famous for the nearby medieval manor of Ightham Mote (National Trust), although the village itself is of greater antiquity. Ightham is not mentioned in the Domesday Book, but …

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12.6 km

River Bourne and Old Mill Ruins

Highlight • River

Here you enter a path that runs through woods and next to the River Bourne. You can easily get down to the waters edge. There is also a ruined building …

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14.8 km

Plaxtol Village

Highlight • Settlement

Lovely houses and Oast Houses

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21.3 km

Ightham Mote

Highlight • Historical Site

In the 1920’s a wealthy American was called Charles Henry Robinson was cycle touring down this road and came across Igtham Mote and vowed that one day he would buy …

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22.7 km

This is an excellent little spot, perfect for cyclists and walkers with bike parking and plenty of tables outside at the front and rear. They have a simple but excellent menu with fantastic coffee. It's a must stop for cyclists!

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32.7 km

Pilgrims Way: Otford to Row Dow Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A short climb up from the main road junction in Otford up to the junction for Row Dow. Not to challenging and a good warm up if you are planning to climb Row Dow.

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33.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.5 km

1.52 km

1.14 km

738 m

439 m

186 m

Surfaces

20.2 km

11.3 km

1.24 km

589 m

137 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Tuesday 12 May

12°C

6°C

76 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Ightham Village – Ightham Mote loop from Otford

Ightham Village

River Bourne and Old Mill Ruins

Plaxtol Village

Ightham Mote

The Plough, Ivy Hatch

Pilgrims Way: Otford to Row Dow Climb

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