Hosey Hill – View of Kent Downs Vineyards loop from Kemsing

Hosey Hill – View of Kent Downs Vineyards loop from Kemsing

Moderate

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Hosey Hill – View of Kent Downs Vineyards loop from Kemsing

02:43

55.5km

570m

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: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 55.5 km for 43 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.63 km

Plaxtol Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Passing through the village of Plaxtol in Kent this is a fun and not too tough climb.

Tip by

27.8 km

Chartwell Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A nice climb up alongside Chartwell (Winston Churchill’s home)

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32.0 km

Hosey Common Road

Highlight • Forest

This is an enjoyable, smooth, slightly sloped meandering road running through an area of woodland within the Kent Downs.

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32.6 km

Hosey Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

After stopping for coffee in Westerham, one of the best spots roads to had along is Hosey Hill. This is a great warm-up if you're heading on to Puddleduck lane, Toy's Hill and then maybe York's Hill.

Tip by

37.0 km

View of Kent Downs Vineyards

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of many lovely views over vineyards along or close to the Pilgrim's Way.

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37.1 km

Pilgrims' Way Beside Squerryes Vineyard

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A short tree covered run of the Pilgrim's way with views of the valley below and running alongside the Squerryes vineyards.

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50.0 km

Otford Palace

Highlight • Historical Site

Lovely riding around otford, stop at the pond view cafe for some lovely food.

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50.7 km

Pilgrims Way: Otford to Row Dow Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A short climb up from the main road junction in Otford up to the junction for Row Dow. Not to challenging and a good warm up if you are planning to climb Row Dow.

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55.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types