Ightham Mote – The Plough, Ivy Hatch loop from Ightham

Mountain biking trails

Tonbridge And Malling

Ightham

Ightham Mote – The Plough, Ivy Hatch loop from Ightham

Moderate

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Ightham Mote – The Plough, Ivy Hatch loop from Ightham

02:03

28.9km

340m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Tips

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.50 km

Path Along the Bourne

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

A partly gravel path little bit muddy after rain

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3.57 km

River Bourne and Old Mill Ruins

Highlight • River

Here you enter a path that runs through woods and next to the River Bourne. You can easily get down to the waters edge. There is also a ruined building …

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4.10 km

Gravel Path Through Countryside

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a nice road to ride down and suitable for road bikes if you take it slowly. The surface is hard and doesn’t get muddy but it is covered in loose stone

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26.0 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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27.3 km

This is an excellent little spot, perfect for cyclists and walkers with bike parking and plenty of tables outside at the front and rear. They have a simple but excellent menu with fantastic coffee. It's a must stop for cyclists!

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28.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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