Christmas Hike Series – Sevenoaks & Knole Deer Park Circular – 16 km
Details
Christmas Hike Series – Sevenoaks & Knole Deer Park Circular – 16 km – Moderate–Challenging
🗓 Date: Saturday 20 December 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – approx. 3:15 PM
📍 Start/Finish: Sevenoaks Station, TN13 1DP
🚶♀️ Distance: 16 km
⛰ Total Ascent: 376 m
⏱ Duration: ~6 hrs including breaks
💪 Grade: Adventure Women Level 2.5 – Moderate–Challenging
👣 Leader: Jane
💷 Price: £12.50
🎄 About the Hike
Join us for a festive countryside adventure as part of our Christmas Hike Series! This beautiful 16 km circular walk sets off from Sevenoaks Station and explores the sweeping winter scenery of Knole Park, followed by woodland trails, rolling countryside and quiet rural paths around Stone Street, Bitchet Common and Under River.
🎅 Santa hats optional… but absolutely encouraged for full festive effect!
We’ll begin by heading straight into Knole Park — one of England’s most iconic deer parks — with its ancient trees, wide-open grasslands and famous free-roaming herds of fallow and sika deer.
From there, we follow a scenic loop through Stone Street, Bitchet Common and peaceful woodland overlooking the Weald, with a lovely mix of viewpoints, forest sections and gentle hills.
We finish by re-entering Knole Park for one last stroll across its atmospheric winter landscape before returning to Sevenoaks Station.
☕ Optional Festive Hot Drink
We’ll stop partway through the walk for a cosy festive hot drink (optional and not included in the event price).
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🌟 Highlights
• Christmas Hike Series – Feel-good, festive atmosphere
• 🎅 Santa hats encouraged – Bring colour & cheer to the trails
• Knole Park – Deer herds, ancient trees, dramatic winter views
• Stone Street & Bitchet Common – Quiet countryside, woodland & rolling hills
• Perfect Winter Route – Varied, scenic and beautiful in December
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What to Wear and Bring:
• Our walks go ahead in all weather, so dress appropriately. Always carry a waterproof jacket.
• Check the forecast and bring sun cream, a hat, or sunglasses for warm days, and waterproofs, a warm hat, and gloves for cold or wet days.
• Wear trousers or leggings to reduce the risk of tick bites and nettle stings. Avoid denim or cotton.
• Sturdy walking shoes or boots are essential. Open-toe shoes are unsuitable.
• Bring at least 1.5 litres of water, lunch, and snacks, as there may be no opportunities to buy food or drinks along the route.
• Public toilets may not be available on the route.
Sign-Up Form
If you haven’t completed a form this year or your circumstances have changed, please fill out the sign-up form before attending. Participation is not allowed without a completed form, as this ensures we understand your needs and can maintain group safety.
Form link: https://form.jotform.com/201554976381058
Preparation and Fitness
You are responsible for your own health and safety. Ensure you can hike continuously for the duration specified. Dress appropriately, please bring the required gear and carry any personal medications. Participants without proper equipment may be unable to join the walk.
Our Guides
Our experienced, qualified leaders are skilled in navigation, first aid, and outdoor leadership. Each route is carefully planned to match the advertised grade, ensuring a safe, supportive, and enjoyable experience.
Additional Information
• Dogs are not permitted on our walks.
• Adventure Women UK is an all-female activity group. Participants must be over 18.
• Walk Grades: For details on walk difficulty levels, visit the Walk Grades Section at https://adventurewomen.co.uk.
Important Note
By RSVPing “Yes” to any event, you agree to the group’s terms and conditions: https://adventurewomen.co.uk/ts%26cs.
Outdoor activities involve inherent risks, including slips, trips, falls, drowning, exposure to extreme weather, equipment failure, and medical emergencies, which can result in serious injury or death. By participating, you voluntarily assume all such risks. For more details, visit: https://adventurewomen.co.uk/ts%26cs.
About Us
Adventure Women UK is an outdoor pursuits club that empowers women to explore, grow, and connect through shared adventures. Our supportive community welcomes women from all backgrounds, offering experiences that inspire, uplift, and redefine what it means to be an adventure woman.