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Higham Lakes – Thames and Medway Canal Path loop from Swanscombe

Hard

3.0

(1)

3

riders

Higham Lakes – Thames and Medway Canal Path loop from Swanscombe

03:37

58.6km

460m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 220 m

After 5.54 km for 75 m

After 52.8 km for 50 m

After 58.4 km for 220 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

5.45 km

Cyclopark

Highlight • Rest Area

The Southeast of England is fortunate to have this outstanding facility. Cyclopark caters for all types of cyclists. It has about 6 km of variably technical mountain bike trails, nearly …

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2

9.61 km

Walnut Hill Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

3

34.6 km

Cobham Village Shop

Highlight • Other

Great little local village shop, will cover most needs, plus it sells local Kent produce.

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4

41.1 km

Meadows Downhill

Highlight • Trail

Fast fun link up to Lower Rochester Road

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5

44.1 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

46.5 km

Cycle Path Along Higham and Shorne Marshes

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A beautiful stretch of National Route 1 along the Thames and Medway Canal and through the Higham and Shorne Marshes. Food trucks selling drinks heading towards Lower Higham.

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49.8 km

Thames and Medway Canal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Canal path as been recently been resurfaced and is nice and smooth now 😊

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8

51.5 km

Gordon Promenade, Gravesend Riverside

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Beautiful promenade and park overlooking the Thames. There's a café, plenty of seating, information boards, and a playground.

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58.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.1 km

10.00 km

6.55 km

3.29 km

294 m

247 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.5 km

15.4 km

2.87 km

344 m

338 m

104 m

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Sunday 8 November

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