Furnace Lane – Rectory Lane loop from Caterham

Furnace Lane – Rectory Lane loop from Caterham

Moderate

riders

Furnace Lane – Rectory Lane loop from Caterham

03:00

63.2km

660m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.33 km for 183 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.40 km

Dialbank Wood

Forest

8.61 km

Mill Pond View

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a great little spot in pretty countryside hidden away behind Oxted. A lovely little spot.

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13.9 km

Crowhurst Yew Tree

Highlight • Historical Site

This massive, hollow yew tree stands guard over St Georges churchyard in Crowhurst and is thought to be some 4000 years old. The first record of its girth comes in …

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23.8 km

Furnace Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is one of my favourite country lanes and is featured in the book Lost Lanes (No. 3). It follows the route of Kent Water and is an absolutely gorgeous route through a little valley.

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31.8 km

Buck Hurst

Forest

33.5 km

Rectory Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a great little road through gorgeous countryside

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35.8 km

Chiddingstone Castle Gardens

Highlight • Castle

There are tables outside the front, perfect if you want to stop for lunch or a quick break and keep an eye on your bikes.
It's also right next to the 'castle'

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35.9 km

St Mary's Church, Chiddingstone

Highlight • Historical Site

While the oldest record of a church in this village dates back to the 12th century, the oldest parts of the current one, listed as a Grade II listed building, …

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