Nettlestead is a village and civil parish in Kent, England, characterized by picturesque landscapes and significant natural features. Located southwest of Maidstone and nestled close to the River Medway, the area features the Greensand Ridge and is connected to the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This diverse terrain provides an environment suitable for several sports like hiking, road cycling, jogging, touring cycling, and more.
Nettlestead offers a variety of outdoor activities with…
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4.5
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Average rating
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4.6
(20)
85
hikers
10.3km
02:44
100m
100m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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86
hikers
10.3km
02:46
120m
120m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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89
hikers
6.62km
01:44
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

28
hikers
10.8km
02:46
40m
40m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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43
riders
70.9km
03:18
700m
700m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

27
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48.0km
02:12
340m
340m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

21
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65.9km
03:00
400m
400m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

27
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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42
runners
9.94km
01:01
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.09km
00:33
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
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5.80km
00:37
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.90km
00:50
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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20
riders
33.6km
02:00
130m
130m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
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51.6km
03:13
530m
530m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
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34.4km
02:02
180m
180m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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40.5km
02:32
410m
410m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
riders
28.0km
01:40
280m
280m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
riders
31.0km
02:26
400m
400m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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9
riders
113km
07:10
1,170m
1,170m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.0
(1)
4
riders
33.4km
02:11
350m
350m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Nettlestead offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Jogging, Touring cycling, and Mountain biking. The area features more than 70 routes for exploration.
Nettlestead has more than 24,000 visitors who have shared their experiences on Komoot. The routes in the area have an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 stars.
Nettlestead offers various hiking routes, including tranquil riverside walks along the River Medway and sections of the Greensand Way. For more options, explore the Hiking around Nettlestead guide.
Yes, Nettlestead provides options for less strenuous walks. The Easy hikes around Nettlestead guide highlights suitable routes for beginners.
The Kent region, including Nettlestead, offers numerous road cycling routes on quiet lanes. The Road Cycling Routes around Nettlestead guide provides specific options.
Nettlestead is well-suited for touring cycling, with routes like the Cantii Way passing through the wider Kent region. More options are available in the Cycling around Nettlestead guide.
Joggers can utilize numerous footpaths and quiet lanes in Nettlestead. The Running Trails around Nettlestead guide lists various options for running.
Nettlestead's natural beauty includes the River Medway, the Greensand Ridge, and portions of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Routes often pass through orchards and farmlands.
Yes, Komoot offers a dedicated guide for mountain biking enthusiasts. The MTB Trails around Nettlestead guide provides information on suitable routes.
Notable landmarks include the historic Teston Bridge Country Park, Nettlestead Place Gardens, and St Mary the Virgin Church, which dates back to the 1200s.
The Nettlestead Parish Council can be contacted via their official website at nettlesteadpc.kentparishes.gov.uk. The Parish Clerk, Joanna Geary, can be reached at 07396 725 812.

