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Plaxtol

Ightham Mote – Fairlawne Estate loop from Plaxtol

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Tonbridge And Malling

Plaxtol

Ightham Mote – Fairlawne Estate loop from Plaxtol

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Ightham Mote – Fairlawne Estate loop from Plaxtol

01:52

6.85km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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146 m

The Papermakers Arms

Highlight • Pub

Pub with nice outside dining

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613 m

Plaxtol Village

Highlight • Settlement

Lovely houses and Oast Houses

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682 m

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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2.12 km

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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3.10 km

Hoppers' Huts at Ightham Mote

Highlight • Historical Site

This 19th-century building was used as housing for seasonal workers (hop-pickers) until the 1950s. It was often families from London's East End who earned an additional income in late summer as hop harvesters.

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3.59 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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5.15 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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6.85 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.78 km

2.52 km

1.09 km

407 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.05 km

1.95 km

827 m

544 m

479 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 28 August

20°C

16°C

98 %

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Ightham Mote – Fairlawne Estate loop from Plaxtol

The Papermakers Arms

Plaxtol Village

Plaxtol Parish Church

Scathes Wood Bluebell Walk

Hoppers' Huts at Ightham Mote

Ightham Mote

Fairlawne Estate

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