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South East England

Tunbridge Wells

Bewl Water – Bewl Water Lake Circuit loop from Plantbase

Bike touring routes & trails

South East England

Tunbridge Wells

Bewl Water – Bewl Water Lake Circuit loop from Plantbase

Easy

16

riders

Bewl Water – Bewl Water Lake Circuit loop from Plantbase

01:06

15.0km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 2.89 km for 20 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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2.79 km

Bewl Water

Highlight • Lake

Water bus/taxi takes bikes too. We rode 5.75 miles then called and they picked us up in 5 mins, amazing service and £3 each person. Service runs 9am -5pm.
It's …

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2.82 km

Bewl Water Café and Visitor Centre

Highlight • Cafe

The café at the visitor centre is a good place for a pre- or post-run drink, snack or meal. Sit out on the large terrace and enjoy the view.

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3

3.27 km

Bewl Water

Highlight • Trail

Bewl Water is a picturesque reservoir straddling the boundary between Kent and East Sussex. There is a 12.5 mile (20 km) scenic hiking route around the stretch of water. There …

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3.86 km

Bewl Water Lake Circuit

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely place to cycle around with your kids, 20km around the lake, lots of stops, benches to sit down and enjoy the view.

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6.33 km

Cycling Route Around Bewl Water

Highlight • Lake

Go anti-clockwise to get the hills out the way first!

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7.07 km

Bewl Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Note that swimming is NOT allowed in large parts of the lake.

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7

7.35 km

View of Bewl Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

lower tyre pressure?

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15.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.17 km

4.69 km

2.14 km

994 m

Surfaces

8.15 km

3.39 km

1.93 km

1.52 km

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Friday 3 July

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