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

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

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

01:11

10.7km

170m

Running

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

Last updated: November 2, 2026

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121 m

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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1.07 km

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 it. Thirty years later he did.
As cyclists I think we can all relate to riding around the country and spotting the house we dream about living in… although probably smaller

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6.18 km

Mitchell and Peach Lavender Fields

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's almost as if you're in France! I heard that the lavender here is harvested by the end of July, so a visit must be timed well. Special things for gravel cyclists...

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6.74 km

Pond in Martin's Wood

Highlight • Natural

7.28 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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9.34 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.

In the 20th century the estate was owned by Sir Peter Cazalet who trained horses owned by the Queen Mother who was a regular overnight visitor. The current owner is Prince Khalid Abdullah of Saudi Arabia.

In 2011 the Prince attempted to close a public footpath across the estate but local residents rebelled and, supported by local Ramblers, won an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate to keep it open.

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10.3 km