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Eynsford Ford and Bridge – View of the Kent Downs loop from Otford

Eynsford Ford and Bridge – View of the Kent Downs loop from Otford

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Eynsford Ford and Bridge – View of the Kent Downs loop from Otford

01:08

19.7km

280m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 68 m for 28 m

After 19.6 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.83 km

Old Polhill Climb

Highlight • Trail

Lovely hidden climb, mind the yellow gate on entry!

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5.73 km

Shoreham Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

It's a very short climb (about 1/3rd of a km) coming out of Shoreham towards Eynsford.

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6.16 km

Castle Farm Lavender Fields Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

A gentle climb along the valley heading from Eynesford into Shoreham

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7.28 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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10.2 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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11.0 km

View of the Kent Downs

Highlight • Natural Monument

Not much else to see or do but admire the views.

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18.0 km

Row Dow Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A great climb up the Kent North Downs, not the hardest but still a relentless climb up, up and up.

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18.8 km

Pilgrims Way: Otford to Row Dow Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A short climb up from the main road junction in Otford up to the junction for Row Dow. Not to challenging and a good warm up if you are planning to climb Row Dow.

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19.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.1 km

2.10 km

197 m

161 m

101 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.3 km

8.06 km

233 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

27°C

16°C

0 %

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Eynsford Ford and Bridge – View of the Kent Downs loop from Otford

Old Polhill Climb

Shoreham Hill Climb

Castle Farm Lavender Fields Climb

View of Lavender Fields, Kent Downs National Landscape

Eynsford Ford and Bridge

View of the Kent Downs

Row Dow Climb

Pilgrims Way: Otford to Row Dow Climb

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