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Higham Lakes – Cooling Castle Gatehouse loop from Higham

Higham Lakes – Cooling Castle Gatehouse loop from Higham

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Higham Lakes – Cooling Castle Gatehouse loop from Higham

02:23

53.2km

270m

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: May 14, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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1.21 km

Higham Lakes

Highlight • Natural

Higham lakes are a lovely spot in Higham Park's gardens. The regal estate, created in 1320, was home to the De Hegham family for many years. Various legendary guests have …

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6.03 km

Rye Street and Common Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A quiet road round the back of Cliffe. Might have to share it with a horse occasionally but I've only ever seen one car on this road.

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8.86 km

Cooling Castle Gatehouse

Highlight • Monument

Cooling castle is a 14th century quadrangle castle, built to defend french raids on the Thames estuary.

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11.3 km

Buckholt Lane Climb

Highlight • Climb

Nice climb and nice views of the river Thames

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17.3 km

Hoppers Lane

Highlight • Trail

Nice quiet, flat (ish) straight (ish) road through fields. Infrequent motor vehicles.

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41.8 km

Quiet Lanes

Highlight • Cycleway

Road surface can be a bit poor, and busy at commuting times

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42.7 km

View of Cooling Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

From Higham out to cooling castle is a great stretch of road for cycling.

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53.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.7 km

6.55 km

1.39 km

283 m

260 m

Surfaces

40.5 km

12.5 km

174 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 26 May

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Higham Lakes – Cooling Castle Gatehouse loop from Higham

Higham Lakes

Rye Street and Common Lane

Cooling Castle Gatehouse

Buckholt Lane Climb

Hoppers Lane

Quiet Lanes

View of Cooling Castle

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