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South East England

Rochester Cathedral – View of Aylesford Stone Bridge loop from Bearsted

Road cycling routes

South East England

Rochester Cathedral – View of Aylesford Stone Bridge loop from Bearsted

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Rochester Cathedral – View of Aylesford Stone Bridge loop from Bearsted

02:07

44.1km

510m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 34.3 km for 102 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1.55 km

Pope's Wood

Forest

2

5.42 km

The King's Arms

Highlight • Restaurant

Originally built in 1195 by monks of Boxley Abbey to brew beer. Became a pub in 1539, and at various times later used as a coaching halt, customs and excise …

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3

6.40 km

Vineyard Near Boxley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely stretch of road with vineyard hairpins - like being in the south of France

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4

12.0 km

Long Flat Section

Highlight • Trail

19.1 km

Cave Entrance

Cave Entrance

6

21.3 km

View of Rochester Castle and Cathedral from Castle Hill

Highlight • Historical Site

Rochester is a great town for sightseeing and cafe stops, a must visit on a ride from London to Kent (or back). Castle Hill is one of the highlights, with a great view of the castle and the cathedral.

Tip by

7

21.4 km

Rochester Cathedral

Highlight • Monument

Rochester Cathedral was founded in 604 AD and is the second oldest cathedral in England, after Canterbury Cathedral. The building you see today broadly dates from the 11th century. Inside, …

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8

22.0 km

Rochester Bridge and Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Full gas

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9

25.8 km

Burham Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Great climb, normally quite Lane and great views of the river Medway at the top.

Tip by

10

34.4 km

View of Aylesford Stone Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

You cycle over a modern bridge but if you have the time, stop and see the views of the old stone bridge at Aylesford

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B

44.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.9 km

4.68 km

3.86 km

1.86 km

285 m

249 m

242 m

Surfaces

41.1 km

1.75 km

840 m

231 m

< 100 m

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