Acrise is a village situated in East Kent, England, within the Kent Downs National Landscape. The area is characterized by an unspoilt, dry valley, wooded, chalk country, featuring rolling hills, chalk escarpments, and ancient woodlands. This diverse landscape provides a suitable setting for several sports like hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, jogging, and more.
Acrise offers numerous routes for outdoor activities, catering to various interests and skill levels. More than 19,000 visitors have shared their…
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4.3
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Average rating
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4.3
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24
hikers
8.72km
02:19
90m
90m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2
hikers
11.2km
03:00
130m
130m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16
hikers
5.95km
01:38
100m
100m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.5
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16
hikers
12.8km
03:31
210m
210m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
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30
riders
10.0km
00:57
140m
140m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9
riders
22.2km
01:48
340m
340m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14
riders
30.2km
01:41
80m
80m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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11
riders
34.1km
02:18
510m
510m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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20
riders
58.7km
03:36
520m
520m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
riders
29.9km
01:56
340m
340m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
riders
15.7km
00:56
90m
90m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
27.8km
01:49
330m
340m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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21
riders
46.1km
01:58
320m
320m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

16
riders
27.7km
01:25
370m
370m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

13
riders
42.3km
01:58
410m
410m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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9
riders
32.1km
01:37
290m
290m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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15
runners
5.21km
00:36
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
runners
7.89km
00:51
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
runners
5.27km
00:34
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
runners
7.92km
00:51
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Acrise, situated within the Kent Downs National Landscape, offers opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, jogging, and touring cycling. The area features rolling hills, chalk escarpments, and ancient woodlands suitable for various outdoor pursuits. More than 19,000 visitors have shared experiences, with routes averaging 4.52 out of 5 stars.
Acrise provides access to a network of footpaths, including routes that connect to the North Downs Way National Trail. Options include the "Hawkinge and North Downs Way Loop" and a scenic walk to the east of Elham passing through Acrise. For a comprehensive list, consult the Hiking around Acrise guide.
Acrise offers gentle, rolling landscapes suitable for various fitness levels, including easy walks. The network of footpaths through open fields and woodlands provides accessible options for beginners. The Easy hikes around Acrise guide lists suitable routes.
The East Kent area around Acrise is well-suited for road cycling, with routes like a "Steep Climb in Kent Downs – Country Lane in Kent Downs loop from Hawkinge." The region connects to National Cycle Network routes, offering varied scenery. Explore options in the Road Cycling Routes around Acrise guide.
While specific purpose-built mountain biking trails are not directly within Acrise, the wooded and hilly terrain within the Kent Downs offers bridleways and paths for less technical, off-road experiences. The broader Kent region also has dedicated mountain biking destinations. Refer to the MTB Trails around Acrise guide for local options.
The rolling hills, open fields, and woodlands surrounding Acrise provide an ideal setting for jogging. The diverse terrain allows for varied experiences, from gentle runs to more strenuous routes. The Running Trails around Acrise guide offers specific routes.
The area around Acrise is characterized by an unspoilt, dry valley, wooded, chalk country within the Kent Downs. Features include rolling hills, chalk escarpments, and ancient woodlands. Acrise itself is situated on a small hill, historically known for its old oak trees.
Yes, routes around Acrise connect to the North Downs Way National Trail, a long-distance footpath. This allows for extended hiking opportunities through the Kent Downs. The local network of footpaths integrates with this larger trail system.
Komoot offers several guides for outdoor activities in Acrise. These include Hiking around Acrise, MTB Trails around Acrise, and Road Cycling Routes around Acrise. Additional guides cover easy hikes, running, and general cycling.
Hikes in Acrise vary in length, from shorter, easy walks through fields and woodlands to longer routes connecting to the North Downs Way. Specific route lengths can be found within the individual tour descriptions on komoot. Users can filter routes by distance to find suitable options.
The Acrise Parish Council can be contacted by phone at 01303 253524. Further information may also be available on their official website.

