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Eynsford Ford and Bridge – Otford Palace loop from Swanley

Eynsford Ford and Bridge – Otford Palace loop from Swanley

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Eynsford Ford and Bridge – Otford Palace loop from Swanley

02:32

55.3km

510m

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: April 25, 2026

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 55.4 km for 5 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.48 km

Crockenhill Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Climb from Eynsford up and over the motorway, turn left and follow the gentle descent down to Crockenhill

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5.62 km

Eynsford – River Darent and The Plough Inn

Highlight • Pub

Great pub here, lovely river setting. Also a tea room a stones throw away. You got it all here so if your looking for a scenic stop off to sink …

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5.70 km

Eynsford Ford and Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Eynsford Ford reflects the traditional way used to cross a stream or small river, via a shallow point. It was an important crossing back in Roman times.

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12.9 km

Otford Palace

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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23.0 km

Ightham Village

Highlight • Settlement

Ightham is famous for the nearby medieval manor of Ightham Mote (National Trust), although the village itself is of greater antiquity. Ightham is not mentioned in the Domesday Book, but …

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41.6 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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43.2 km

Lavender Fields in Kent Downs

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Road is a bit grippy, and there's the odd boy racer, but worth it.

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49.7 km

View of the Victorian Viaduct in Kent Downs

Highlight • Historical Site

This beautiful Victorian viaduct still carries trains to and from London

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55.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.1 km

18.3 km

2.92 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.1 km

8.15 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

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Eynsford Ford and Bridge – Otford Palace loop from Swanley

Crockenhill Lane

Eynsford – River Darent and The Plough Inn

Eynsford Ford and Bridge

Otford Palace

Ightham Village

Pilgrims Way: Otford to Row Dow Climb

Lavender Fields in Kent Downs

View of the Victorian Viaduct in Kent Downs

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