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Tonbridge And Malling

The Plough, Ivy Hatch – Plaxtol Village loop from Wateringbury

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South East England

Tonbridge And Malling

The Plough, Ivy Hatch – Plaxtol Village loop from Wateringbury

Hard

2

riders

The Plough, Ivy Hatch – Plaxtol Village loop from Wateringbury

03:17

52.9km

530m

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: October 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

4.91 km

Saint James the Great Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Please dismount when riding through the cemetery

Tip by

2

7.41 km

Cascade at Abbey Tower, West Malling

Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall

A pretty little tree lined road that runs under the railway line and main road.

Tip by

3

10.2 km

Comp Lane and Teston Road Country Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Virtually no traffic on pretty little country lanes, perfect for riding in summer.

Tip by

4

18.4 km

River Bourne and Old Mill Ruins

Highlight • River

Here you enter a path that runs through woods and next to the River Bourne. You can easily get down to the waters edge. There is also a ruined building …

Tip by

5

21.1 km

The Plough, Ivy Hatch

Highlight • Pub

This is an excellent little spot, perfect for cyclists and walkers with bike parking and plenty of tables outside at the front and rear. They have a simple but excellent menu with fantastic coffee. It's a must stop for cyclists!

Tip by

24.2 km

Bitchet Common

Forest

33.2 km

Styants Wood

Forest

8

36.8 km

Plaxtol Village

Highlight • Settlement

Lovely houses and Oast Houses

Tip by

B

52.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.1 km

6.05 km

1.84 km

401 m

347 m

205 m

Surfaces

44.9 km

7.35 km

528 m

120 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Sunday 18 October

13°C

6°C

13 %

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