Ightham Mote – Mill Lane loop from Otford

Ightham Mote – Mill Lane loop from Otford

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Ightham Mote – Mill Lane loop from Otford

04:58

89.9km

1,340m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 4, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 44.7 km for 261 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.69 km

The Wilderness

Forest

9.78 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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13.6 km

Ightham Mote

Highlight • Historical Site

In the 1920’s a wealthy American was called Charles Henry Robinson was cycle touring down this road and came across Igtham Mote and vowed that one day he would buy …

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15.5 km

Hildenborough Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A quiet country road, surrounded by trees and beautiful fields

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28.2 km

Bayley’s Hill Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

8.5% climb over 1km from bottom to junction at top. Excellent views to the East over the Weald of Kent

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29.3 km

Bore Place Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a beautiful climb/descent through trees and fields, lovely scenery

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36.4 km

York's Hill Climb from Cooper's Corner

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

One of the toughest climbs in the South East & UK & location of the Catford CC Hill climb. This is a short but relentless and painful climb that just …

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44.7 km

Rye Wood

Forest

54.8 km

Bird Watching

Viewpoint

72.0 km

Mill Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A quiet little tree covered road surrounded by gorgeous fields

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89.0 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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89.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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