Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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649 m

Dartford Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Small town with shops and bars

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5.10 km

View of the Fields Near Swanley

Highlight • Natural

17.8 km

Peckham Wood

Forest

32.2 km

Lullingstone Roman Villa

Highlight • Monument

If time allows, stop for a look around this amazingly preserved Roman villa. There are also public toilets in the car park opposite. (Entry fee applies for the Villa, free for the toilets)

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32.8 km

This impressive nine-arched red-brick viaduct is a prominent feature on the line to the delightfully-named "Bat & Ball" station. The structure was built by the independent "Sevenoaks Railway", incorporated in …

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33.1 km

View of the Viaduct at Kent Downs

Highlight • Bridge

33.6 km

Eynsford Ford

Highlight • River

A nice, scenic spot for a rest. There is a tea room nearby, or you can sit by the river.

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35.7 km

Farningham Brick Bridge and Mill

Highlight • Bridge

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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39.0 km

Horton Kirby Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

The viaduct saw its first trains in July 1858 when the East Kent Railway extended its line from Strood to Bromley, and comprises ten arches sandwiched within an overall length of approximately 390 foot.

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46.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.7 km

13.9 km

3.55 km

1.95 km

1.08 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.0 km

2.70 km

558 m

541 m

232 m

196 m

Elevation

Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Tuesday 9 December

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Dartford Town Centre

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