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Ightham Village – Ightham Mote loop from Mereworth

Ightham Village – Ightham Mote loop from Mereworth

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Ightham Village – Ightham Mote loop from Mereworth

02:17

29.3km

440m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: September 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 12.4 km for 229 m

After 14.3 km for 58 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.30 km

Muddy Forest Trail

Highlight • Trail

Best of road trip by far on a ktm690 and a gsr750 x

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2

6.14 km

Platt, Mereworth, Basted, Borough Green, and Wrotham Loop

Highlight • Forest

3

7.94 km

Blocked Path Due to Fallen Trees

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section is completely blocked by 3 fallen trees, 8 foot high nettles and brambles. Took me 15 mins to hack through, avoid!

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4

10.5 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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5

18.0 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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18.4 km

Martin's Wood

Forest

7

19.5 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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8

22.3 km

Plaxtol Village

Highlight • Settlement

Lovely houses and Oast Houses

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9

22.8 km

The Papermakers Arms

Highlight • Pub

Pub with nice outside dining

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B

29.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

8.43 km

6.64 km

2.95 km

500 m

403 m

Surfaces

12.7 km

6.97 km

5.92 km

1.88 km

940 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Thursday 8 October

19°C

10°C

65 %

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