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: November 6, 2025

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.33 km

Saltwood Castle

Highlight • Castle

4.07 km

Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway

Highlight • Structure

Great railway to spend the day hopping on and off the train at various stations and exploring the surroundings. The trains do have coaches for luggage and push bikes, space is limited for said items though.

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5.75 km

Hythe Seafront Promenade (Marine Parade)

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

Nice shortcut to avoid the traffic, can be very busy with people walking etc, so don't expect to go fast.

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11.4 km

Unit Number One

Highlight • Rest Area

Industrial unit come pub. Serving drinks from the local Hop Fuzz Brewery as well as some wines, ciders, bottled lagers and soft drinks.

Food is available but is run separately …

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32.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.0 km

3.42 km

2.72 km

2.42 km

1.51 km

716 m

Surfaces

22.3 km

7.07 km

2.63 km

606 m

192 m

Elevation

Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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