Scotney Castle loop from Lamberhurst

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Scotney Castle loop from Lamberhurst

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Scotney Castle loop from Lamberhurst

01:48

6.73km

80m

Hiking

Embark on an easy hike through the picturesque Kentish countryside with the Scotney Castle loop from Lamberhurst. This 4.2-mile (6.7 km) route, with a gentle 253 feet (77 metres) of elevation gain, guides you through varied terrain including sun-dappled meadows, crop fields, and flower-studded woodlands. You will pass by the…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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890 m

St Mary's Church, Lamberhurst

Highlight • Historical Site

Lamberhurst parish church is a Grade: I listed building, dedicated to Saint Mary the Blessed Virgin. The Normans built the church in the late 12th century, although extended and rebuilt …

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2.48 km

Little Scotney Farm Oast Houses and Hop Fields

Highlight • Settlement

The Oast Houses at Little Scotney Farm date from the late 19th century. Now owned by the National Trust, they are still used to dry the hops for Scotney Ale. …

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4.00 km

View of Scotney Castle

Highlight • Castle

On the lower part of the hill, at the moat, is Scotney Old Castle, built on an island in the 14th century. Further up the hill sits Scotney New Castle, …

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6.38 km

Public Water Fountain

6.73 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.22 km

2.95 km

329 m

222 m