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St Mary in the Marsh Church – Romney Marshes near Lydd loop from Westenhanger

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St Mary in the Marsh Church – Romney Marshes near Lydd loop from Westenhanger

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St Mary in the Marsh Church – Romney Marshes near Lydd loop from Westenhanger

04:25

77.4km

170m

Cycling

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: May 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 64.3 km for 130 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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18.2 km

St Mary in the Marsh Church

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the most picturesque churches on the Marsh, St Mary the Virgin was built in the mid 12th century with a small chancel, nave and tower. As with so …

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18.2 km

The Star Inn

Highlight • Pub

Fabulous country pub on a great ride. Also look for the Milk hut at Honeychild Farm (500 meters further along the road) which sells raw milk and other dairy products.

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34.5 km

Perched on what was once an island, Lydd is the biggest town on Romney Marshes. In the 13th century, flooding changed the layout of the land turning a once bustling port into a quiet farming settlement.

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34.5 km

All Saints Church, Lydd

Highlight • Religious Site

Almost of cathedral size, All Saints is often called the 'Cathedral of the Marshes' due to its size and scale.

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43.8 km

White Kemp Sewer

Lake

44.1 km

Jo's Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Great refreshment and snacks

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46.3 km

St Thomas à Becket Church

Highlight • Historical Site

No special tip. It’s a very atmospheric looking place. See Russell Thorndyke, Novelist.

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49.2 km

View of Romney Marsh

Highlight • Viewpoint

Terrific views over the vast flat wetlands of Romney Marsh along one of the best cycling routes in Kent. This near totally flat route joins up with Cycle Route 2, …

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64.3 km

Newchurch Advanced Landing Ground

Highlight • Historical Site

Royal Air Force Newchurch or RAF Newchurch was a temporary Second World War airfield at Newchurch, Kent. It was a base for a Hawker Tempest wing

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77.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

67.4 km

5.94 km

2.72 km

1.34 km

141 m

Surfaces

71.7 km

4.37 km

1.16 km

243 m

< 100 m

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Weather

Today

Thursday 16 July

26°C

13°C

20 %

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St Mary in the Marsh Church – Romney Marshes near Lydd loop from Westenhanger

St Mary in the Marsh Church

The Star Inn

Romney Marshes near Lydd

All Saints Church, Lydd

Jo's Cafe

St Thomas à Becket Church

View of Romney Marsh

Newchurch Advanced Landing Ground

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