Back Lane Climb – Ightham Mote loop from Sevenoaks

Back Lane Climb – Ightham Mote loop from Sevenoaks

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Back Lane Climb – Ightham Mote loop from Sevenoaks

02:39

48.7km

590m

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: August 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.94 km

Back Lane Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This road is Back Lane, not Black.

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5.18 km

Back Lane Descent

Highlight • Forest

This is a fun quiet back road where you can really pick up your speed on a descent

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6.48 km

York's Hill Climb from Cooper's Corner

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

One of the toughest climbs in the South East & UK & location of the Catford CC Hill climb. This is a short but relentless and painful climb that just …

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9.81 km

Bird Watching

Viewpoint

17.3 km

Rywell Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A gorgeous country lane surrounded by fields, generally quiet

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19.9 km

Grove Road Gentle Climb to Kingdom Café

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

This is a gentle lovely tree lined country road that leads up to Kingdom cafe

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23.1 km

Paved Track to Penshurst Castle

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Lovely paved cattle track that takes you into the back of the Penshurst Castle. Great views of the Kent countryside from here.

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37.6 km

Ightham Mote

Highlight • Historical Site

In the 1920’s a wealthy American was called Charles Henry Robinson was cycle touring down this road and came across Igtham Mote and vowed that one day he would buy …

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40.2 km

Broomfield wood

Forest

41.1 km