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Lower Higham Road Wheat Fields – Cooling Castle Gatehouse loop from Gravesend

Road cycling routes

South East England

Lower Higham Road Wheat Fields – Cooling Castle Gatehouse loop from Gravesend

Easy

4.4

(5)

74

riders

Lower Higham Road Wheat Fields – Cooling Castle Gatehouse loop from Gravesend

01:28

34.0km

190m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 33.5 km for 173 m

Open: • Monday-Sunday: 6:00 PM-10:00 AM (otherwise dismount required)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

4.76 km

Lower Higham Road Wheat Fields

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Lovely views with a few tiny hills too keep it exciting

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2

9.00 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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3

17.5 km

Cooling Castle Gatehouse

Highlight • Monument

Cooling castle is a 14th century quadrangle castle, built to defend french raids on the Thames estuary.

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4

18.4 km

Rye Street and Common Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A quiet road round the back of Cliffe. Might have to share it with a horse occasionally but I've only ever seen one car on this road.

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5

20.6 km

The Hive, Cliffe

Highlight • Cafe

great service

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6

20.6 km

The Hive Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

7

20.7 km

Cliffe Public Toilets

Highlight • Rest Area

8

29.9 km

Parking for Road Cycle to Grain

Highlight • Rest Area

B

34.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.0 km

1.96 km

569 m

252 m

240 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.0 km

7.83 km

133 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 21 October

14°C

8°C

46 %

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