Hike from Sevenoaks to Ide Hill and Emmetts, Hilly 21km/13-miles, 560m ascent

GRADE: Intermediate; 21km / 13 miles and hilly – 560m / 1800 ft of ascent

This new blood-pumping circular route takes us south-west of the charming and affluent market town on Sevenoaks in Kent. The county, often called The Garden of England, is known for its lush landscapes with abundance of stunning gardens and sprawling orchards. The route features plenty of scenic woodland and fields spread across hilly terrain, making it an excellent training opportunity for longer, more challenging events.

ROUTE:

We start and finish at Sevenoaks Station. After the initial 2km, we reach the first stretch of lovely woodland, which then transforms into a more open landscape of fields interspersed with smaller wooded areas. We then reach the Greensand Way, a 108-mile/174km long distance route stretching from Haslemere in Surrey to Hamstreet in Kent. We follow this stunning route, enjoying breathtaking panoramic views as we hike through Ide Hill, the highest village in Kent. Upon reaching Scords Wood we turn north and it is then only a short walk to our lunch stop at Emmetts, a National Trust site with tea rooms and toilet facilities.

Refreshed, and having done most of the climbing in the first half of the day, we cross a picturesque mosaic of fields as we make our way back to Sevenoaks, where the hike ends.

COST: £10 organiser fee paid on RSVP

MEETING POINT AND TIME: Sevenoaks Station, 10:06am

HIKE STARTS: 10:10 from Sevenoaks Station

TRAINS: 09:31 Southeastern service from London Victoria arriving at Sevenoaks Station at 10:06am, journey time 35 minutes. Return tickets are £16.80, or £11.10 with Network Railcard or Group Save, when 3 to 9 people buy their tickets and travel together.

Tickets are not included in the event price. Book your tickets here: https://www.thetrainline.com/

RETURN: There are 8 direct trains an hour from Sevenoaks to London on Saturday 24 May, taking between 29 and 67 minutes

LUNCH: Packed lunch, picnic – please bring your lunch, a few snacks and minimum 2l of water (for the hike and your journey back home).

HIKE FINISHES: Approximately at 17:00 at Sevenoaks Station. Finish times depend on the pace of the group on the day, which is influenced by a number of variable factors. This is a rough estimate, not a guarantee. Consider yourself committed for the day.

HIKE LEADER: Eliza 07990 489040

What to bring: lunch, snacks, water, suitable clothing and hiking footwear. Click here for recommended kit list:
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