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Pilgrims Way – Plaxtol Village loop from West Malling

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Tonbridge And Malling

West Malling

Pilgrims Way – Plaxtol Village loop from West Malling

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Pilgrims Way – Plaxtol Village loop from West Malling

02:31

38.0km

470m

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: July 17, 2026

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.76 km

Pilgrims Way

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

One of the best stretches of road in the south-east. Rolling without being hilly, the surface is mostly good and the views are exceptional. You can ride Pilgrims Way on and off all the way to Canterbury.

Tip by

10.8 km

Large Tree in Kent Downs National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

11.2 km

The Bull Pub, Wrotham

Highlight • Pub

Pub and guesthouse. Great food too, would highly recommend.

Tip by

14.8 km

St Clere Estate

Highlight (Segment) • Other

23.6 km

The Plough, Ivy Hatch

Highlight • Pub

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

25.5 km

Plaxtol Village

Highlight • Settlement

Lovely houses and Oast Houses

Tip by

30.4 km

Comp Lane and Teston Road Country Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Virtually no traffic on pretty little country lanes, perfect for riding in summer.

Tip by

38.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.7 km

2.22 km

646 m

288 m

102 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.8 km

12.8 km

820 m

278 m

180 m

102 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Monday 20 July

23°C

12°C

0 %

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Pilgrims Way – Plaxtol Village loop from West Malling

Pilgrims Way

Large Tree in Kent Downs National Landscape

The Bull Pub, Wrotham

St Clere Estate

The Plough, Ivy Hatch

Plaxtol Village

Comp Lane and Teston Road Country Lane

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