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South East England

View of Kent Downs Vineyards – Back Lane Climb loop from Otford

Road cycling routes

South East England

View of Kent Downs Vineyards – Back Lane Climb loop from Otford

Moderate

5.0

(1)

25

riders

View of Kent Downs Vineyards – Back Lane Climb loop from Otford

02:56

59.6km

680m

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: August 3, 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 59.5 km for 8 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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13.1 km

Woodpiece

Forest

2

17.8 km

Down House – Charles Darwin's Home

Highlight • Historical Site

A piece of Kent history;

Tip by

3

27.9 km

Pilgrims Way (East of Rectory Lane)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A great little section of Pilgrims Way with great views of the Westerham valley. Generally a very quiet road.

Tip by

4

28.6 km

View of Kent Downs Vineyards

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of many lovely views over vineyards along or close to the Pilgrim's Way.

Tip by

5

28.8 km

Croydon Road Climb from Westerham to Pilgrims Way

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A gentle climb up from Westerham, under the M25 and up towards Pilgrim's way with a slightly steeper section (up to 5%) on the north end.

Tip by

6

46.0 km

View of the Kentish Countryside from Ide Hill Road

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Ide Hill Road is downhill from Ide at about 656 feet (200 m) towards Cooper's Corner at 285 feet (87 m). It's a nice country lane with great views of typical Kentish countryside.

Tip by

7

46.8 km

View of Bough Beech Reservoir from Ide Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Spectacular views from the hilltop and freshly paved descent towards the reservoir.

Tip by

8

48.7 km

Back Lane Descent

Highlight • Forest

This is a fun quiet back road where you can really pick up your speed on a descent

Tip by

9

48.8 km

Back Lane Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This road is Back Lane, not Black.

Tip by

B

59.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.9 km

6.21 km

3.33 km

2.86 km

197 m

138 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.6 km

13.8 km

233 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Tuesday 1 September

20°C

14°C

39 %

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