Saltwood Castle – Knowler Farm Campsite loop from Westenhanger

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Saltwood Castle – Knowler Farm Campsite loop from Westenhanger

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Saltwood Castle – Knowler Farm Campsite loop from Westenhanger

03:42

59.3km

600m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.29 km

St Leonard's Church, Hythe

Highlight • Religious Site

Halfway up the side of the old cliff with a magnificent choir from the 13th century, amazingly ambitious for a parish church

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7.39 km

Saltwood Castle

Highlight • Castle

Great views of Saltwood Castle.

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9.69 km

Thorn Wood

Forest

11.6 km

St Mary and St Radegund Church, Postling

Highlight • Historical Site

There are several layers of wall paintings, some recently uncovered. They date from the thirteenth to seventeenth centuries and are extremely high quality. However the most important feature is the …

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32.3 km

Earley Wood

Forest

37.3 km

Lower Hardres Farm Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

A very well stocked farmshop with pick your own raspberries and blackberries right now.

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44.4 km

Bikepacker friendly campsite with good facilities; composting toilets, drinking water and warm showers. Welcoming staff. Spacious pitches and the ability of hiring a fire pit. Very close to the village store and a pub.

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47.9 km

Lyminge Forest Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Road beside lyminge Forrest

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48.4 km

Lord Whisky Tea Rooms

Highlight • Cafe

Come and visit the Lord Whisky Tea Rooms where you and your dog will find a warm welcome from our friendly staff. The Tea Room offers a full range of …

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59.3 km

End point

Train Station

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