Walk stats
- Distance4.8 km · 3 mi
- Elevation+145 m
- Duration1 hr 15 min
- DifficultyEasy
- Route typeCircular
- TerrainField paths, woodland tracks and quiet lanes
- Best seasonYear-round, with autumn colour in the park
- DogsDog-friendly on leads, especially near deer
About this walk
Starting in the village of Sevenoaks Weald, this easy circular route sets off past The White Hart before heading north across quiet Kentish countryside towards the boundary of the Knole estate. The going is gentle, with a modest 145 m of ascent spread across the three miles, making it a comfortable outing for most walkers.
The path skirts the edge of Knole Park, where you can look out for the herds of wild deer that have roamed the parkland for centuries, with glimpses across to Knole House itself. Passing The Masthead, the route follows field edges and woodland tracks that trace the historic boundary of the estate before curling back towards the village.
Nearby landmarks add interest to the surrounding landscape, including River Hill, Echo Mount and the Solefields Service Reservoir, close to the site associated with the Battle of Solefields. The walk finishes back in Sevenoaks Weald, where the village pub makes a natural spot to round things off.
Route map
Route line drawn from OpenStreetMap footpath data. Numbered markers are waypoints on the route; amber star markers are points of interest a short detour away.
Waypoints along the route
4 waypoints along the way
- 1
Sevenoaks Weald (start and finish)
- Start / finish
Start and finish of this circular route.
- 2
The White Hart
- 3
The Masthead
- 4
Knole Park (Deer Park)
Worth a short detour
Points of interest just off the route, look for the amber markers on the map.
River Hill
~196 m off the route
Echo Mount
~394 m off the route
Knole House
~213 m off the route
Battle of Solefields
~377 m off the route
Solefields Service Reservoir
~274 m off the route
Route & waypoint data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).