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Hampstead Lock – Plaxtol Village loop from Petts Wood

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Hampstead Lock – Plaxtol Village loop from Petts Wood

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Hampstead Lock – Plaxtol Village loop from Petts Wood

05:33

89.2km

800m

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: May 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 19.4 km for 283 m

After 48.2 km for 177 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

14.5 km

Star Hill Wood

Forest

14.8 km

View of the River Darent from Star Hill

Highlight • River

This can be hard work cycling up the hill. Check your brakes if doing the descent. The body of water in the middle distance is the river Darent at Chipstead. The Bricklayers Arms is worth a visit.

Tip by

19.5 km

The Chalk Pit

Forest

48.1 km

Yalding Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

You definitely don't want to fall in

Tip by

48.2 km

Hampstead Lock

Highlight • Bridge

This is a working lock on the canal

Tip by

61.5 km

Plaxtol Village

Highlight • Settlement

Lovely houses and Oast Houses

Tip by

63.4 km

This is an excellent little spot, perfect for cyclists and walkers with bike parking and plenty of tables outside at the front and rear. They have a simple but excellent menu with fantastic coffee. It's a must stop for cyclists!

Tip by

89.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.0 km

11.0 km

8.39 km

7.41 km

1.37 km

1.13 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

71.1 km

17.1 km

723 m

250 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

32°C

18°C

0 %

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Hampstead Lock – Plaxtol Village loop from Petts Wood

View of the River Darent from Star Hill

Yalding Bridge

Stone Bridge at Yalding

Hampstead Lock

Plaxtol Village

The Plough, Ivy Hatch

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