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Tonbridge And Malling
Ightham

St Giles' Church, Shipbourne – Ightham Mote loop from Ightham

Moderate

6

runners

St Giles' Church, Shipbourne – Ightham Mote loop from Ightham

00:50

7.24km

110m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

21 m

The Plough, Ivy Hatch

Highlight • Pub

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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2

2.15 km

Fairlawne Estate

Highlight • Historical Site

The original moated manor on the site was called Fair Lane and belonged in the 17th century to Sir Henry Vane the Younger.

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3

2.50 km

4

3.19 km

Shipbourne Village Hall

Highlight • Settlement

Built in 1879, it was extended and modernised in 1999

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5

3.66 km

St Giles' Church, Shipbourne

Highlight • Religious Site

The church had previously been rebuilt in 1721 but of that building designed by James Gibbs nothing survives above ground apart from the large monument to its builder, Christopher Lord Barnard

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6

5.17 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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7

6.28 km

Scathes Wood Bluebell Walk

Highlight • Trail

Mid-April to Mid-May, a walk in Scathes Woods is a must for gorgeous carpet of bluebells. I usually check Instagram for people's pictures in this area to see if the bluebells are at their peak. This particular section was stunning.

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7.24 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.14 km

1.94 km

1.83 km

888 m

420 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.74 km

2.15 km

1.05 km

822 m

347 m

138 m

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Elevation

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Today

Friday 6 November

11°C

6°C

33 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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