Bedgebury Forest – View of Bewl Reservoir loop from Goudhurst

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Bedgebury Forest – View of Bewl Reservoir loop from Goudhurst

Hard

4.4

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100

riders

Bedgebury Forest – View of Bewl Reservoir loop from Goudhurst

03:07

38.9km

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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.98 km for 180 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

4.14 km

Five Ways Trail, Bedgebury Forest

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

The Five Ways section is part of the 8 mile (13 km) of red-rated single track at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest. It winds its way around the 2,000 acres (810 hectares) of Bedgebury Forestry and is designed to meet the thrill needs of most mountain bikers. Expect stiff climbs, technical decents, berms, drops, and large rocks.

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4.67 km

Rock Garden Trail, High Weald National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Interesting sections of rock gardens, different from the rest of the trails. Features can be avoided.

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6.56 km

Bedgebury Forest

Highlight • Forest

With over 4 square miles (10.5 km2) of wild conifers and deciduous trees, Bedgebury Forest is a fantastic place to get out into the countryside. Take a little detour over to the National Pinetum if you have the time. It's one of the world's leading centres for conifer conservation and the start for many other walking and mountain biking trails through this beautiful forest.

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14.6 km

Scotch Wood

Forest

15.3 km

Grebe Corner, Bewl Water

Viewpoint

16.3 km

High Weald National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

16.8 km

Ice-cream stall at Bewl Water

Highlight • Rest Area

A dude selling ice creams and soft drinks from his freezer. £1 choc ice, £2 cornetto. Literally the half-way point around the lake, so well positioned.

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24.4 km

Bewl Water Wood

Forest

31.6 km

View of Bewl Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

lower tyre pressure?

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35.1 km

Christ Church, Kilndown

Highlight • Historical Site

Christ Church, Kilndown was built in 1841. It is built in a unique Gothic revival style. Kilndown first appears on Hasted's map in 1778 but was referenced as "Killdown"; the "Kiln" in the current name may have come from the kiln oasts harvested in the area, or that the area produced bricks.

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