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Ightham Mote – View of the Kent Countryside loop from Tonbridge

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South East England

Ightham Mote – View of the Kent Countryside loop from Tonbridge

Hard

4.7

(15)

101

riders

Ightham Mote – View of the Kent Countryside loop from Tonbridge

03:35

55.8km

610m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 44.4 km for 54 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

9.96 km

Ightham Mote

Highlight • Historical Site

In the 1920’s a wealthy American was called Charles Henry Robinson was cycle touring down this road and came across Igtham Mote and vowed that one day he would buy …

Tip by

14.3 km

Bitchet Common

Forest

3

30.0 km

Bough Beech Reservoir

Highlight • Other

Flat section of road with views of the reservoir and nature reserve

Tip by

4

35.5 km

Chiddingstone Village

Highlight • Historical Site

A 16th/17th century typical one street village owned by the National Trust.

Tip by

5

35.5 km

Chiddingstone Stores and Post Office

Highlight • Rest Area

A little shop that sells water and snacks, a handy stop if you need to refill your bidon.

Tip by

37.7 km

The Slips

Forest

7

43.8 km

Penshurst Place

Highlight • Castle

The ancestral home of the Sidney family and birthplace of the Elizabethan poet Sir Phillip Sidney, Penshurst Place is a grand manor set in beautiful gardens. There is a cafe …

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8

44.4 km

Porcupine Pantry Café

Highlight • Cafe

A nice place to stop for a coffee (okay quality) and cake. A great place to sit outside in summer or inside the small cafe if the weather isn't great. …

Tip by

9

46.0 km

View of the Kent Countryside

Highlight • Cycleway

Once you get to the top of the hills on the cycle path you will have fantastic views across the Kent countryside

Tip by

10

46.2 km

Gentle Climb on Paved Cycle Path in High Weald National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

It's a great but challenging climb for kids

Tip by

B

55.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.2 km

5.70 km

4.46 km

2.28 km

2.03 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.1 km

23.7 km

450 m

432 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Weather

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Thursday 8 October

19°C

10°C

58 %

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