Penshurst Road Climb – Fordcombe Hill Climb loop from Tonbridge

Penshurst Road Climb – Fordcombe Hill Climb loop from Tonbridge

Moderate

4.3

(12)

128

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Penshurst Road Climb – Fordcombe Hill Climb loop from Tonbridge

01:21

27.9km

370m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Tips

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High Weald National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.92 km

Penshurst Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Starting from the river Medway this climb runs up the hill and around the corner, good fun and great scenery

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8.31 km

Leicester Arms Pub

Highlight • Pub

The pub has a nice garden at the rear which is perfect for cyclists looking to take a break. They are also very friendly and were happy to fill my …

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8.44 km

Penshurst Shop, Post Office and Petrol Station

Highlight • Rest Area

A small friendly shop with water and snacks available.

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10.4 km

View of the High Weald Countryside from The Spotted Dog Car Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

11.6 km

Fordcombe Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A nice climb on quiet country roads up from the river into Fordcombe

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15.2 km

The Hare Gastropub

Highlight • Pub

Great restaurant

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23.2 km

Winding Country Lane in High Weald National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

An unexpectedly nice lane linking South Tonbridge to the main road into Southborough & Tunbridge Wells. But, it becomes a bit of a rat run at rush hour, so best avoided then.

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