Otford Palace – Ide Hill Climb loop from Otford

Otford Palace – Ide Hill Climb loop from Otford

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Otford Palace – Ide Hill Climb loop from Otford

01:39

32.5km

380m

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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 68 m for 28 m

After 32.4 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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652 m

Otford Palace

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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8.29 km

Crossing Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a great, quiet road but is definitely best avoided after a lot of rain as it floods in the middle of the north/south section after heavy rain

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12.0 km

Ide Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Not as challenging as it’s more famous neighbour but still a nice climb over the north downs.

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16.3 km

View of Bough Beech Reservoir from Ide Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Easy climb with great views from the top.

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16.6 km

View of Bough Beech Reservoir from Ide Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Spectacular views from the hilltop and freshly paved descent towards the reservoir.

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17.2 km

Goathurst Common — Rolling Hills

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

This is a pretty little road through rolling hills. Very, very short climbs which are mostly gentle.

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25.2 km

Wilderness to Godden Green Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Watch out for deer!
A long and gentle climb up past Wilderness golf club and alongside Knowle Park.

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31.6 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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32.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types