Geo-Trips :: Circular walk from Sevenoaks to Sevenoaks Weald, Ide Hill and Sundridge
Ide Hill and Sundridge
A walk from Sevenoaks, Wed, 10 Jun 2026 by DS Pugh
Starting in Sevenoaks by The Vine. Walking through the town and entering Knole Park to follow the Broadwalk to Riverhill. Taking a footpath towards the A21 Sevenoaks Bypass, including sheltering for a half hour from a sharp rain shower. Crossing the dual carriageway via an underpass to follow a path into Sevenoaks Weald. From there crossing farmland and York Hill to reach the village of Ide Hill and calling in to Emmetts Garden, a National Trust property for lunch. Continuing north through woodland to reach Brasted before turning east to Sundridge to then turn south and head to St. Mary's Church. From the Church heading east to Dryhill and following footpaths to return to Sevenoaks.
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Seal Hollow Road and Dartford Road
The A225 and B2019 meeting in Sevenoaks.

The Market House
A listed building in Sevenoaks. For more information see:... more

Sevenoaks High Street
Part of the high street in Sevenoaks which forms part of the A225.

St. Nicholas's Church
The Church stands on the High Street (A225) in Sevenoaks.

Deer beside Knole Lane
Deer in the park at Knole.

Knole Park near the house
Part of the extensive parkland at Knole.

Deer near the Broad Walk
Part of the extensive park at Knole.

Woodland near the Broad Walk
Part of the park at Knole.

Broadwalk in Knole
The Broad Walk runs from near the main house at Knole to Riverhill Cottages on St.... more

Knole Broadwalk
The Broad Walk runs from near the main house at Knole to Riverhill Cottages on St.... more

Broad Walk at Knole
The Broad Walk runs from near the main house at Knole to Riverhill Cottages on St.... more

Knole Broad Walk
The Broad Walk runs from near the main house at Knole to Riverhill Cottages on St.... more

South end of the Broad Walk
The Broad Walk runs from near the main house at Knole to Riverhill Cottages on St.... more

Knole Park at the south end of the Broad Walk
The Broad Walk runs from near the main house at Knole to Riverhill Cottages on St.... more

Riverhill Cottages
Riverhill Cottages on St. Julian Road opposite the entrance to Knole at the south... more

Footpath between St. Julian Road and Riverhill
This path descends from St. Julian Road to meet the A225 Riverhill.

A225 beside a path to St. Julian Road
The A225 Riverhill heading towards the A21 from Sevenoaks.

A225 heading south from Sevenoaks
The A225 between Sevenoaks and the A21 roundabout.

Beechmont Bank
The A225 between Sevenoaks and the A21 roundabout. The entrance to Riverhill... more

Footpath near the A225
A gate on a path near the A225 at Riverhill. The path runs along Beechmont Bank.

Field on Beechmont Bank
Looking down Beechmont Bank from footpath SR271.

Slopes of Beechmont Bank
Looking down Beechmont Bank from footpath SR271.

Footpath along Beechmont Bank
Footpath SR271 runs along Beechmont Bank between the A225 in the east and Hubbards... more

Fallen tree on Beechmont Bank
Footpath SR271 runs along Beechmont Bank between the A225 in the east and Hubbards... more

Path along Beechmont Bank
Footpath SR271 runs along Beechmont Bank between the A225 in the east and Hubbards... more

Horse paddock on Beechmont Bank
Looking down Beechmont Bank from footpath SR271. Somewhere underneath this field... more

Horses on Beechmont Bank
Paddocks on Beechmont Bank beside footpath SR271.

Fields on Beechmont Bank
Paddocks on Beechmont Bank beside footpath SR271.

Farm entrance on Beechmont Bank
Footpath SR271 runs along Beechmont Bank between the A225 in the east and Hubbards... more

Junction of paths on Beechmont Bank
Ahead footpath SR271 runs along Beechmont Bank between the A225 in the east and... more

Field on Beechmont Bank ahead of the rain
A path runs between Beechmont Bank and Sevenoaks Weald. A half hour heavy rain... more

Field on Beechmont Bank after the rain
A path runs between Beechmont Bank and Sevenoaks Weald. A half hour heavy rain... more

Fields north of the A21
Fields beside a path running between Beechmont Bank and Sevenoaks Weald. A half... more

Field north of the A21
A path runs between Beechmont Bank and Sevenoaks Weald, crossing the A21 using an... more

Path alongside the A21
A path runs between Beechmont Bank and Sevenoaks Weald, crossing the A21 using an... more

Farmland north of the A21
A path runs between Beechmont Bank and Sevenoaks Weald, crossing the A21 using an... more

Gate near the A21 underpass
A path runs between Beechmont Bank and Sevenoaks Weald, crossing the A21 using an... more

A21 underpass
A path runs between Beechmont Bank and Sevenoaks Weald, crossing the A21 using... more

South side of an A21 underpass
A path runs between Beechmont Bank and Sevenoaks Weald, crossing the A21 using... more

Cattle near Panthurst Farm
A path runs between Beechmont Bank and Sevenoaks Weald, crossing the A21 using an... more

Field next to the A21 underpass
A path runs between Beechmont Bank and Sevenoaks Weald, crosses the A21 using an... more

Track towards the A21 underpass
A path runs between Beechmont Bank and Sevenoaks Weald, crosses the A21 using an... more

Path at Panthurst Farm
A path runs between Beechmont Bank and Sevenoaks Weald, crosses the A21 using an... more

Track to Hubbard's Hill
This is a track from Panthurst Farm to the road. A footpath to Sevenoaks Weald... more

Footpath towards Sevenoaks Weald
A path runs between Beechmont Bank and Sevenoaks Weald. A half hour heavy rain... more

Footpath to Sevenoaks Weald
A path runs between Beechmont Bank and Sevenoaks Weald. A half hour heavy rain... more

Footpath towards Panthurst Farm
A path runs between Beechmont Bank and Sevenoaks Weald. A half hour heavy rain... more

Glebe Road after the rain
Glebe Road in Sevenoaks Weald a short time after a half hour heavy rain shower had... more

Houses on Glebe Road
Glebe Road in Sevenoaks Weald a short time after a half hour heavy rain shower had... more

Evaporation on Glebe Road
Glebe Road in Sevenoaks Weald a short time after a half hour heavy rain shower had... more

Glebe Road in Sevenoaks Weald
Glebe Road in Sevenoaks Weald a short time after a half hour heavy rain shower had... more

Glebe Road meets Windmill Road
Glebe Road in Sevenoaks Weald a short time after a half hour heavy rain shower had... more

Junction of Glebe Road and Windmill Road
The village of Sevenoaks Weald a short time after a half hour heavy rain shower... more

Morleys Road in Sevenoaks Weald
The village of Sevenoaks Weald a short time after a half hour heavy rain shower... more

Weald Forge bus stop
The village of Sevenoaks Weald a short time after a half hour heavy rain shower... more

Houses along Windmill Road
The village of Sevenoaks Weald a short time after a half hour heavy rain shower... more

Pump in Sevenoaks
The village of Sevenoaks Weald a short time after a half hour heavy rain shower... more

Houses on Windmill Road
The village of Sevenoaks Weald a short time after a half hour heavy rain shower... more

Windmill Road and Mount Pleasant Road
The village of Sevenoaks Weald a short time after a half hour heavy rain shower... more

Garage in Sevenoaks Weald
The village of Sevenoaks Weald a short time after a half hour heavy rain shower... more

The Windmill Pub
A pub in Sevenoaks Weald on the corner of Windmill Road and Hurst Lane.

Wickhurst Road and Long Barn Road
A bridleway runs along Wickhurst Road heading towards Bayley's Hill from Sevenoaks Weald.

Wickhurst Road
A bridleway in Sevenoaks Weald numbered SR264 heading towards Bayley's Hill.

Fields in Sevenoaks Weald
A bridleway numbered SR264 runs along Wickhurst Road between Sevenoaks Weald and... more

Fields of long grass beside Wickhurst Road
A bridleway numbered SR264 runs along Wickhurst Road between Sevenoaks Weald and... more

Wickhurst Road bridleway
A bridleway numbered SR264 runs along Wickhurst Road between Sevenoaks Weald and... more

Footpath sign on Wickhurst Road
A bridleway numbered SR264 runs along Wickhurst Road between Sevenoaks Weald and... more

Wickhurst Road approaching Colehurst Farm
A bridleway numbered SR264 runs along Wickhurst Road between Sevenoaks Weald and... more

Puddles on Wickhurst Road
A bridleway numbered SR264 runs along Wickhurst Road between Sevenoaks Weald and... more

Fields near Colehurst Farm
Looking towards Colehurst Farm from a bridleway numbered SR264 running along... more

Wickhurst Road passing Colehurst Farm
A bridleway numbered SR264 runs along Wickhurst Road between Sevenoaks Weald and... more

Lane descending near Colehurst Farm
A bridleway numbered SR264 runs along Wickhurst Road between Sevenoaks Weald and... more

Footpath near Wickhurst Manor
A path crossing a field near Wickhurst Farm heading towards Bayley's Hill.

Fields near Wickhurst Manor
A footpath crosses this field to Bayley's Hill.

Footpath from Wickhurst Manor
A footpath crosses this field to Bayley's Hill.

Footpath towards Wickhurst Manor
A footpath heading towards Wickhurst Manor from Bayley's Hill.

Lane near Hatchlands Farm
The lane is Bayley's Hill.

Footpath near Hatchlands Farm
Part of footpath SR203 between Yorks Hill and Bayley's Hill.

Fields north of Hatchlands Farm
Farmland viewed from footpath SR203 between Yorks Hill and Bayley's Hill.

Hatchlands Farm
Looking towards the farm from footpath SR203 between Yorks Hill and Bayley's Hill.

Fields towards Harbour Hook Wood
Part of footpath SR203 between Yorks Hill and Bayley's Hill.

Field east of Harbour Hook Wood
Part of footpath SR203 between Yorks Hill and Bayley's Hill.

Edge of Harbour Hook Wood
Footpath SR203 between Yorks Hill and Bayley's Hill runs across this field.

Footpath emerging from Harbour Hook Wood
Part of footpath SR203 between Yorks Hill and Bayley's Hill.

Field north of Harbour Hook Wood
Fields beside footpath SR203 between Yorks Hill and Bayley's Hill.

Farmland near Harbour Hook Wood
A field on the north west side of Harbour Hook Wood.

Field of long grass near Harbour Hook Wood
Looking towards Harbour Hook Wood from a field on the northwest side.

Gate near Brockhill Wood
Part of footpath SR203 between Yorks Hill and Bayley's Hill.

Field south of Brockhill Wood
In the distance is Bough Beech Reservoir.

Footpath beside Brockhill Wood
Part of footpath SR203 between Yorks Hill and Bayley's Hill.

Descending farmland near Brockhill Wood
A field with Bough Beech Reservoir in the distance.

Gate into Brockhill Wood
Part of footpath SR203 between Yorks Hill and Bayley's Hill.

Path in Brockhill Wood
Part of footpath SR203 between Yorks Hill and Bayley's Hill.

Footpath sign in Brockhill Wood
The sign asks people to follow the official path to the right, rather than taking... more

Clearing between Brockhill and Stubbs Woods
A view from the clearing between the woods on Yorks Hill.

Path through woods on Yorks Hill
A footpath through the woods towards Nightingale Lane.

View from Yorks Hill
The view from a footpath through the woods towards Nightingale Lane.

Path on Yorks Hill
A footpath through the woods towards Nightingale Lane.

Path on Yorks Hill meeting a crossroads
The crossroads is just to the right.

Crossroads and Keepers Cottage
A crossroads on Yorks Hill between Nightingale Lane and Gracious Lane.

Footpath in Stubbs Wood
Footpath SR242 in Stubbs Wood heading towards Ide Hill.

Path through Stubbs Wood
Footpath SR242 in Stubbs Wood heading towards Ide Hill.

Clearing in Stubbs Wood
With views towards Bough Beech Reservoir.

Path in Stubbs Wood
Footpath SR242 in Stubbs Wood heading towards Ide Hill.

Stubbs Wood and bridleway
Footpath SR242 in Stubbs Wood heading towards Ide Hill.

Bridleway on Hanging Bank
Bridleway SR240 on the western edge of Stubbs Wood heading towards Ide Hill.

Junction with Wheatsheaf Hill
A minor road on Hanging Bank meets Wheatsheaf Hill near Ide Hill.

Wheatsheaf Hill
A triangular junction with Ide Hill Road meeting Wheatsheaf Hill.

Footpath above Ide Hill Road
A path through woods alongside Ide Hill Road.

Clearing in Cox's Shaw Wood
The path heads towards the Church in Ide Hill.

View from Ide Hill
Looking along a path through Cox's Shaw Wood near the Church in Ide Hill.

Path towards St. Mary's Church
A path beside a field on Ide Hill.

Paddocks near St. Mary's Church
Paddocks on Ide Hill with a footpath alongside.

Graves at St. Mary's Church
The churchyard of St. Mary's Church in Ide Hill.

Green in Ide Hill
The village of Ide Hill with the green on the right.

Village green at Ide Hill
Looking across part of the village green with the pump house visible.

Road junction in Ide Hill
A cyclist scarecrow stands on the triangle of the road junction in the village.

Cottages in Ide Hill
Cottages on Sundridge Road in Ide Hill.

Houses along Sundridge Road
Sundridge Road in the village of Ide Hill.

Sundridge Road heading north
The road heads north from Ide Hill towards Sundridge.

Footpath and Sundridge Road
The road heads north from Ide Hill towards Sundridge with a footpath which heads... more

Footpath towards Emmetts Garden
This path runs from Sundridge Road through Emmetts Garden.

Fields west of Sundridge Road
Fields north of a path running from Sundridge Road through Emmetts Garden.

Cattle sheltering near Emmetts Garden
Fields beside a path running from Sundridge Road through Emmetts Garden.

Field south of a footpath near Emmetts Garden
Looking south from a path running from Sundridge Road through Emmetts Garden.

Wildflower meadow at Emmetts Garden
Emmetts Garden is an Edwardian estate at Ide Hill which is in the hands of the... more

Garden beside the wildflower meadow
Emmetts Garden is an Edwardian estate at Ide Hill which is in the hands of the... more

Border in Emmets Garden
Emmetts Garden is an Edwardian estate at Ide Hill which is in the hands of the... more

Picnic benches by the Wildflower Meadow
Emmetts Garden is an Edwardian estate at Ide Hill which is in the hands of the... more

Field of cattle near Emmetts Garden
Emmetts Garden is an Edwardian estate at Ide Hill which is in the hands of the... more

Bridleway and Emmetts Road
Bridleway SR259 is straight ahead. To the left a footpath also leaves the road.

Field north of Emmetts Road
A footpath runs along the edge of a wood with this field to the south of the wood.

Field and shelter north of Emmetts Road
A field viewed from a footpath running along the western edge of a wood.

Field viewed from a path along the west side of Chapmans Wood
A footpath runs between Emmetts Road and Brasted along the west side of Chapmans Wood.

Path on the edge of Chapmans Wood
A footpath runs between Emmetts Road and Brasted along the west side of Chapmans Wood.

Footpath in Chapman Wood
A footpath runs between Emmetts Road and Brasted along the west side of Chapmans Wood.

West edge of Chapmans Wood
A footpath runs between Emmetts Road and Brasted along the west side of Chapmans Wood.

Fallen trees in Chapmans Wood
A footpath runs between Emmetts Road and Brasted along the west side of Chapmans Wood.

Field west of Chapmans Wood
A field viewed from a footpath running between Emmetts Road and Brasted along the... more

Trees in Chapmans Wood
A footpath runs between Emmetts Road and Brasted along the west side of Chapmans Wood.

Path in Chapmans Wood
There are multiple paths between Emmetts Road and Brasted in Chapmans Wood.

Bridleway sign in Chapmans Wood
A path along the west side of Chapmans Wood.

Footpath in Park Shaw Woods
A path along the west side of Park Shaw Wood.

Field beside Park Shaw Wood
A field viewed from a path running along the western edge of Park Shaw Wood.

Path in Park Shaw Woods
A path along the west side of Park Shaw Wood.

Footpath sign near Chartfield Farm
The sign indicates the path is part of the Darent Valley Path.

Chartfield Farm
Viewed from the junction of the drive with a path running alongside Park Shaw Woods.

Field near Chartfield Farm
A footpath runs along the road to Brasted.

Colinette Cottages
A footpath to Brasted leaves the road on the right.

Field north of Colinette Cottages
Farmland viewed from a footpath heading to Brasted.

Young crops south of Brasted
Farmland west of a footpath to Brasted.

Footpath heading to Brasted
This path runs in a strip of woodland between arable fields.

Farmland south of Brasted
Fields on the east side of a footpath to Brasted.

Footpath approaching Brasted
This footpath runs from Emmetts Garden to Brasted, mostly through woodland.

Footpath approaching Elliotts Lane
A footpath entering Brasted from the south.

Elliotts Lane in Brasted
A footpath meets Elliotts Lane, which is a short lane off High Street in Brasted.

Houses on Elliotts Lane
Elliotts Lane is a short street to the south of High Street in Brasted.

Zebra crossing in Brasted
A crossing on High Street in the village of Brasted. High Street is part of the A25.

Junction with Elliotts Lane
High Street in Brasted is part of the A25.

High Street near Rectory Lane
High Street, part of the A25, in Brasted.

Zebra crossing near the White Hart
A zebra crossing on High Street, part of the A25, in Brasted.

A25 Main Road between Sundridge and Brasted
Part of the A25 between Brasted and Sundridge.

New Road and Main Road
Main Road in Sundridge is part of the A25. New Road heads south towards Ide Hill.

Bus stop in Sundridge
A bus stop on Main Road in Sundridge, part of the A25.

Post Office in Sundridge
Located on Main Road in Sundridge, part of the A25.

White Horse in Sundridge
Located on Main Road in Sundridge, part of the A25.

Footpath and the A25
Main Road in Sundridge, part of the A25. On the right is a footpath towards St.... more

Footpath between Main Road and St. Mary's Church
This path runs between the A25 Main Road in Sundridge and St. Mary's Church.

Fields in Sundridge
Fields beside a path between the A25 Main Road in Sundridge and St. Mary's Church.

Footpath towards the A25 in Sundridge
This path runs between the A25 Main Road in Sundridge and St. Mary's Church.

Graves in St. Mary's Church
The Churchyard of St. Mary's Church in Sundridge.

Gravestones in St. Mary's Church
The Churchyard of St. Mary's Church in Sundridge.

St. Mary's Church in Sundridge
The north side of the Church.

Sundridge Church
The Church of St. Mary's in Sundridge.

Path from St. Mary's Church
This path heads east from St. Mary's Church in Sundridge to Dryhill.

Field beside St. Mary's Church
Viewed from a path heading east from St. Mary's Church in Sundridge to Dryhill.

Field east of Sundridge
This path heads east from St. Mary's Church in Sundridge to Dryhill.

Footpath heading east towards Dryhill
This path heads east from St. Mary's Church in Sundridge to Dryhill.

Path near a pond east of Sundridge
This path heads east from St. Mary's Church in Sundridge to Dryhill.

Pool near Dryhill
A pond beside a path heading east from St. Mary's Church in Sundridge to Dryhill.

Footpath sign between Sundridge and Dryhill
This path heads east from St. Mary's Church in Sundridge to Dryhill.

Field between Sundridge and Dryhill
Farmland north of a path running east from St. Mary's Church in Sundridge to Dryhill.

Field of grass between Sundridge and Dryhill
Farmland north of a path running east from St. Mary's Church in Sundridge to Dryhill.

Footpath towards Dryhill
This path heads east from St. Mary's Church in Sundridge to Dryhill.

Field west of Dryhill
This path heads east from St. Mary's Church in Sundridge to Dryhill.

Footpath near Dryhill Lodge
This path heads into the village from Sundridge.

White Sheiling
A cottage in Dryhill.

Dryhill Lane and Dryhill Cottage
Dryhill Lane runs north to meet the A25.

Dryhill Barn
Dryhill Lane passing Dryhill Barn.

Scaffolding on a building in Dryhill
The track is Dryhill Lane.

Tracks near Dryhill
A bridleway heads along the track on the left and a footpath for the right hand... more

Path heading east from Dryhill
Footpath SR185 heading east to Back Lane from Dryhill.

Farm machinery near Dryhill
Farm equipment beside footpath SR185 heading east to Back Lane from Dryhill.

Footpath towards Back Lane
Footpath SR185 heading east to Back Lane from Dryhill.

Field east of Dryhill
A field north of footpath SR185 heading east to Back Lane from Dryhill.

Footpath heading west towards Dryhill
Footpath SR185 between Back Lane and Dryhill.

Arable fields east of Dryhill
Footpath SR185 between Back Lane and Dryhill.

Fields north of Red Grove
A field north of footpath SR185 which runs between Back Lane and Dryhill.

Arable fields near Red Grove
Footpath SR185 between Back Lane and Dryhill.

Wheat fields near Red Grove
Footpath SR185 between Back Lane and Dryhill.

Footpath to Back Lane
Footpath SR185 between Back Lane and Dryhill.

Farmland east of Dryhill
A field north of footpath SR185 which runs between Back Lane and Dryhill.

Footpath approaching Back Lane
A field north of footpath SR185 which runs between Back Lane and Dryhill.

Fields beside Back Lane
Farmland beside footpath SR185 which runs between Back Lane and Dryhill.

Footpath east of Back Lane
Part of a path between Back Lane and Cold Arbour Road.

Footpath near Back Lane
Part of a path between Back Lane and Cold Arbour Road.

Footpath above Back Lane
Part of a path between Back Lane and Cold Arbour Road.

Bridleway towards Cold Arbour Road
Part of a path between Back Lane and Cold Arbour Road.

Path near Greenlane Farm
Part of a path between Back Lane and Cold Arbour Road.

Field next to a communications mast
A field beside a path between Back Lane and Cold Arbour Road. On the right is... more

Track near Cold Arbour Road
A farm track heading into a field. The footpath is to the left.

Footpath near Cold Arbour Road
A path runs to the right along the edge of the field, heading under the A21... more

Footpath east of Cold Arbour Road
This path runs between Cold Arbour Road and a tunnel under the A21 Sevenoaks Bypass.

Footpath approaching the Sevenoaks Bypass
This path runs between Cold Arbour Road and a tunnel under the A21 Sevenoaks Bypass.

Tunnel under the A21
A footpath runs through this field under the Sevenoaks Bypass.

Footpath east of Sevenoaks Bypass
A footpath heading towards Sevenoaks having passed under the A21.

Footpath in a valley bottom near the A21
This path has come through an underpass under the A21 and is heading towards Sevenoaks.

Footpath towards Brittains Lane
Part of a path between Cold Arbour Road and Brittains Lane.

Branching paths west of Brittains Lane
On the right is a path between Cold Arbour Road and Brittains Lane.

Fields near Croft Way
The path runs between Cold Arbour Road and Brittains Lane.

Footpath near Croft Way
The path runs between Cold Arbour Road and Brittains Lane.

Path approaching Brittains Lane
The path runs between Cold Arbour Road and Brittains Lane.

Footpath approaching Brittains Lane
The path runs between Cold Arbour Road and Brittains Lane.

Barn near Brittains Lane
Fields west of Brittains Lane near Sevenoaks.

Redlands Road and Brittains Lane
The junction of Redlands Road and Brittains Lane in Sevenoaks.

Redlands Road
A residential street between Brittains Lane and Kippington Road.

Roundabout on Redlands Road
A residential street between Brittains Lane and Kippington Road.

Kippington Road near Rosefield
Kippington Road runs between Oak Lane and London Road in Sevenoaks.

Kippington Road
Kippington Road runs between Oak Lane and London Road in Sevenoaks.

Sevenoaks Station from London Road
Looking down onto the platforms at Sevenoaks railway station from the A224 London... more

Sevenoaks railway station from London Road
Looking down onto the platforms at Sevenoaks railway station from the A224 London... more
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