View of Knatts Valley – View of Aylesford Stone Bridge loop from Hayes

View of Knatts Valley – View of Aylesford Stone Bridge loop from Hayes

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View of Knatts Valley – View of Aylesford Stone Bridge loop from Hayes

04:57

103km

990m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 39.7 km for 323 m

After 55.0 km for 102 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.7 km

Well Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A very quiet and narrow lane, but it is pretty steep for a short section. Make sure to get into your granny gear ahead of time. You'll be rewarded with …

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15.7 km

Crockenhill Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Climb from Eynsford up and over the motorway, turn left and follow the gentle descent down to Crockenhill

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20.2 km

View of Knatts Valley

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is a really nice road to ride along for great views of the Kent countryside

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20.4 km

View of Eynsford Hill and River Darent from Sparepenny Lane

Highlight • River

Sparepenny Lane traverses along Eynsford Hill above the River Darent and the villages of Eynsford and Farningham. Darent Valley Path the long distance walking trail also follows this road so watch out for walkers.

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21.2 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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24.3 km

View of Eynsford Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

Fantastic country back roads to get down to Dartford crossing

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39.8 km

Shoulder of Mutton Shaw

Forest

55.1 km

View of Aylesford Stone Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

You cycle over a modern bridge but if you have the time, stop and see the views of the old stone bridge at Aylesford

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83.2 km

Pilgrims Way: Otford to Row Dow Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A short climb up from the main road junction in Otford up to the junction for Row Dow. Not to challenging and a good warm up if you are planning to climb Row Dow.

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95.7 km

Ramus Wood

Forest

103 km

End point

Train Station

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