Be careful re speed; with the narrow roads, I had a tractor come straight down towards me. Had to turn around and go in the direction of the tractor as there was no space. Good views and if you're looking to get out of the city, doesn't get much better and quieter than this!

Kirk Bannister

March 3, 2025

Cycling

The Pilgrims way is an excellent long distance off road route, however due to it being a bronze age track way over a couple of thousand years some parts of it have become hollow ways and are essentially impassible or very heavy going in wet conditions, at worst it's only traversable by mountain bike in wet periods.

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1. Pilgrims Way – Hollingbourne Hill (Climb) loop from Chatham

56.4km

03:35

610m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Whitstable Bay – Pilgrims Way loop from Maidstone East

95.4km

05:44

710m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. The Black Horse Inn – Pilgrims Way loop from Bearsted

37.5km

02:18

290m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Hollingbourne, Maidstone, Kent, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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Pilgrims Way

1. Pilgrims Way – Hollingbourne Hill (Climb) loop from Chatham

2. Whitstable Bay – Pilgrims Way loop from Maidstone East

3. The Black Horse Inn – Pilgrims Way loop from Bearsted

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