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: March 16, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 37.9 km for 121 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.80 km

Mottingham Lane Green Chain Walk

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is my favourite escape route from south-east London to the beautiful Kent countryside.

What to expect:
Two small rises in the road – one over Burnt Ash Green and …

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16.4 km

Crockenhill Lane

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Climb from Eynsford up and over the motorway, turn left and follow the gentle descent down to Crockenhill

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20.9 km

View of Knatts Valley

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This is a really nice road to ride along for great views of the Kent countryside

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21.1 km

View of Eynsford Hill and River Darent from Sparepenny Lane

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Sparepenny Lane traverses along Eynsford Hill above the River Darent and the villages of Eynsford and Farningham. Darent Valley Path the long distance walking trail also follows this road so watch out for walkers.

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21.9 km

Farningham Brick Bridge and Mill

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The white houses in the background are interesting. I've heard storys linking these to early American houses.
We are about 2 miles from Brands Hatch, on race days you can hear the motors.

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22.5 km

Knatts Valley Road

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This is a great long road through a valley sitting between West Kingsdown, Farningham and Eynesford.

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32.6 km

Sevenacre Stubs

Forest

34.1 km

White Hill

Nature Reserve

36.0 km

Shoreham Hill Climb

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

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38.2 km

Barnett's Wood

Forest

41.6 km

Chelsfield Lane Climb

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Gentle climb staying away from Court Road traffic

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57.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.6 km

12.7 km

1.47 km

1.08 km

862 m

202 m

Surfaces

48.7 km

6.04 km

2.79 km

343 m

103 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Sunday 19 April

13°C

4°C

12 %

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Mottingham Lane Green Chain Walk

Crockenhill Lane

View of Knatts Valley

View of Eynsford Hill and River Darent from Sparepenny Lane

Farningham Brick Bridge and Mill

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