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Eynsford Ford and Bridge – View of the Kent Downs loop from Otford

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South East England

Eynsford Ford and Bridge – View of the Kent Downs loop from Otford

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4.0

(2)

11

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Eynsford Ford and Bridge – View of the Kent Downs loop from Otford

01:08

19.7km

280m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 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 19.6 km for 8 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

2.83 km

Old Polhill Climb

Highlight • Trail

Lovely hidden climb, mind the yellow gate on entry!

Tip by

2

5.73 km

Shoreham Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

It's a very short climb (about 1/3rd of a km) coming out of Shoreham towards Eynsford.

Tip by

3

6.16 km

Castle Farm Lavender Fields Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

A gentle climb along the valley heading from Eynesford into Shoreham

Tip by

4

7.28 km

View of Lavender Fields, Kent Downs National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are beautiful views across the lavender farm if you come during summer, the whole valley becomes purple

Tip by

5

10.2 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.

Tip by

6

11.0 km

View of the Kent Downs

Highlight • Natural Monument

Not much else to see or do but admire the views.

Tip by

7

18.0 km

Row Dow Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A great climb up the Kent North Downs, not the hardest but still a relentless climb up, up and up.

Tip by

8

18.8 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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B

19.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.1 km

2.10 km

197 m

161 m

101 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.3 km

8.06 km

233 m

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

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