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Eynsford Ford and Bridge – Gateway to the Kent Lanes loop from Thornton Heath

Eynsford Ford and Bridge – Gateway to the Kent Lanes loop from Thornton Heath

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Eynsford Ford and Bridge – Gateway to the Kent Lanes loop from Thornton Heath

03:02

63.8km

660m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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14.4 km

View of Keston Church

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cycle on the main road around this church for a smoother ascent just before the downhill towards London through Bromley.

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17.5 km

Woodpiece

Forest

23.9 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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26.8 km

View of Lavender Fields, Kent Downs National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are beautiful views across the lavender farm if you come during summer, the whole valley becomes purple

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29.8 km

Eynsford Ford and Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Eynsford Ford reflects the traditional way used to cross a stream or small river, via a shallow point. It was an important crossing back in Roman times.

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29.9 km

Eynsford – River Darent and The Plough Inn

Highlight • Pub

Great pub here, lovely river setting. Also a tea room a stones throw away. You got it all here so if your looking for a scenic stop off to sink …

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30.3 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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37.1 km

Crown Wood

Forest

47.7 km

Jackass Lane and Nash Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Descent of Jackass Lane (East > West) and accent of Nash Lane (East > West).

What To Expect:

Fast descent from the east end of Jackass Lane, past the junction …

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52.6 km

Gateway to the Kent Lanes

Highlight • Trail

Gateway from London to the open Lanes of Kent

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63.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.5 km

11.9 km

6.95 km

4.38 km

129 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.7 km

11.9 km

199 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Friday 17 July

24°C

15°C

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Eynsford Ford and Bridge – Gateway to the Kent Lanes loop from Thornton Heath

View of Keston Church

Well Hill Climb

View of Lavender Fields, Kent Downs National Landscape

Eynsford Ford and Bridge

Eynsford – River Darent and The Plough Inn

Crockenhill Lane

Jackass Lane and Nash Lane

Gateway to the Kent Lanes

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