About this Event
Spend Bank Holiday Sunday in Kent's scenic woodland, with this wonderful 20KM hike around a National Trust estate. Our hikes offer easy, hassle free plans on the weekend, a chance to make new friends, and spend some time in nature - without the need to organise anything.
Logistics
📍 Start/End point: London Victoria train station
🗓 When: Sunday 3rd May - meeting at 8:40AM leave 8:50 for the 9:00 AM train, estimated return into London at 5:30-6PM (we will travel together so you are commited until then)
💷 Cost: £29 (incl. train tickets there and back + guided hike)
🚗 If you want to meet us in Sevenoaks directly, please email us .
🌿 What We’ll See Along the Way:
Less than 45 minutes from London by train, we'll arrive at the Knole House Estate, a medieval deer park preserved by the National Trust. The park is one of England’s largest enclosed deer parks, where wide open lawns and ancient trees create a calm estate for the deer to roam.
As we cross the park, we’ll keep an eye out for:
- Free-roaming deer (often spotted, but never guaranteed)
- English woodland landscapes
- A variety of birdlife and native fauna
- Open parkland views and historic English estates
Leaving the park, the route continues through quieter woodland and countryside paths toward Ightham Mote, a 14th centruary medieval moated manor. We'll stop for refreshments in the cafe and peak into one of the largest National Trust gift shops, before heading towards One Tree Hill - a beautiful local viewpoint - and looping back to Knole Park (with the deer), snd then to Sevenoaks train station with a pub stop on the way.
📏 Hike Details:
- Distance: 20 km | Elevation gain: 300 m
- Estimated duration: 4-5 hours (excluding breaks)
- Difficulty level: Moderate nature walk, a few hills, uneven terrain, countryside views
- Toilets and a cafe halfway through the hike
About us:
- Group Stats: mixed gender, age range from 18-40ish
- Our hikes attract between 15-20 people, and usually sell out fast.
- You can find pictures of our past hikes on Instagram
- Join our Whatsapp group for 'on the day' logistics and questions: We will email you a link to the group 5 days in advance via eventbrite.
What to bring:
- Comfortable walking shoes or boots - it may be muddy
- Water (1L recommended)
- Snacks and lunch (we'll stop halfway at a cafe if you prefer to buy lunch there)
- Weather-appropriate layers and waterproofs / umbrella
- Curiosity for wildlife and hidden green spaces
- Bring a buddy or come alone and leave with some new friends
🍻 Optional Post-Hike Stop
We’ll end the hike in Sevenoaks and stop for a drink at a local pub before heading back to London.
Legal Bit
Event details are correct at the time of publishing (E&OE) and organised by Trail Therapy Ltd. Routes and timings may vary slightly depending on weather, conditions, or group pace. Participation is at your own risk — please ensure you’re suitably prepared, dressed for the weather, and responsible for your own safety and wellbeing throughout the walk.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Victoria Station, Victoria Station, London, United Kingdom
GBP 32.13
