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Ightham Mote – Plaxtol Village loop from Seal

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Ightham Mote – Plaxtol Village loop from Seal

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Ightham Mote – Plaxtol Village loop from Seal

02:26

28.9km

460m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.45 km for 66 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.90 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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6.68 km

Plaxtol Village

Highlight • Settlement

Lovely houses and Oast Houses

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6.75 km

Plaxtol Parish Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Plaxtol Parish Church was built in 1649. It is the only church in Kent built during the Interregnum (1649-1660) and one of only three in England. The tower was added in 1654

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7.66 km

View of Kent Downs National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

8.99 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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21.3 km

The Papermakers Arms

Highlight • Pub

Pub with nice outside dining

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28.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

9.70 km

4.70 km

1.08 km

1.02 km

Surfaces

13.0 km

7.18 km

7.08 km

1.62 km

Elevation

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Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Friday 4 September

23°C

11°C

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Ightham Mote – Plaxtol Village loop from Seal

Ightham Mote

Plaxtol Village

Plaxtol Parish Church

View of Kent Downs National Landscape

River Bourne and Old Mill Ruins

The Papermakers Arms

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