Boots on Adventures: A historical walk from Ightham Mote to Old Soar Manor

On 12th May we will be strolling between Ightham Mote and Old Soar Manor. The walk will start at Ightham Mote National Trust car park. We will make our way through Shipbourne and onto Old Soar Manor and then back through Plaxtol and return to Ightham Mote. Along the way we will hear tales of ghostly wronged maidens, a man who was “too dangerous to left live” and a dazzlingly successful Second World War SOE operative.

** Car parking charges are NOT included **

The walk will take approximately four and a half hours (around 11.9KM) with a lunch spot (lunch not included) of around half an hour and will cost £7 per person.

Meeting time- 9:15am ready for a 9:30 start

Terrain- there are some steep inclines.

Distance- approximately 11.9Km (7.3 miles)

Walking time- 4 and a half hours walking

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Dogs are welcome as long as they are friendly and will go on a lead when required such as entering fields of livestock. If we can we ask everyone to bring with them:

A- Suitable footwear )strong shoes or boots preferably walking boots no Flip-flops)

B- A waterproof coat (and waterproof trousers) in case of rain

C- Drinking water and lunch

D- Personal medication (please make me aware in confidence of any medical condition you may have that may affect you in the walk no matter how small)

E- Suitable walking clothing