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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: March 27, 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.

Tip by

32.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.5 km

2.21 km

333 m

213 m

197 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.1 km

8.03 km

285 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Monday 1 June

17°C

11°C

75 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Otford Palace – Ide Hill Climb loop from Otford

Otford Palace

Crossing Lane

Ide Hill Climb

View of Bough Beech Reservoir from Ide Hill

View of Bough Beech Reservoir from Ide Hill

Goathurst Common — Rolling Hills

Wilderness to Godden Green Climb

Pilgrims Way: Otford to Row Dow Climb

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