Kent Scenic Woods Trail - Saturday 15 November

Join us on a hike of scenic beauty across the woods and fields of western Kent. Our starting point will be the country town of Sevenoaks, which has the rare distinction of being named for its trees. Our trail will take us by the 'seven oaks', as well as beside a cricket ground that is arguably the world's oldest.

We will head into the countryside of Knole Park, the beauty of which persuaded the Beatles to film promotionals there for 'Strawberry Fields Forever' and 'Penny Lane'. We shall also pass by the medieval grandeur of Knole House, used as a location for the Scarlett Johansson movie, 'The Other Boleyn Girl'.

We will then hike along the Greensand Escarpment, with views stretching across two counties, on our way to another beautiful historic site, Ightham Mote, once described as "the most complete small medieval manor house in the country".

Meeting place: London Bridge Train Station, LOWER concourse level, near Krispy Kreme, marked 34 on the following map: CCS0723844574-001_London Bridge Map Upper and Lower Concourse 2023

Meeting time: 10.00 am (leaving on 10.36 train)

Price: £5 Please pay before the trip using the secure PayPal link (you will be automatically taken to PayPal when you RSVP YES). London-Sevenoaks rail fare is £10.67 return when using a railcard or Group Save (you can team up for a minimum of three people for this on the day.)

Distance: 16 km/10 miles

Hike level: easy to medium (you need to be reasonably fit to participate in this activity)

Estimated return time to London: by 7PM (please commit yourself for the full day)

Things to bring: hiking boots, waterproof clothing, hat and sunscreen, water, packed lunch to eat at half way