View of Knatts Valley – Eynsford Ford and Bridge loop from Cuxton

View of Knatts Valley – Eynsford Ford and Bridge loop from Cuxton

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View of Knatts Valley – Eynsford Ford and Bridge loop from Cuxton

02:58

63.6km

630m

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 10, 2026

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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22.9 km

Farningham Brick Bridge and Mill

Highlight • Bridge

The white houses in the background are interesting. I've heard storys linking these to early American houses.
We are about 2 miles from Brands Hatch, on race days you can hear the motors.

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23.7 km

View of Eynsford Hill and River Darent from Sparepenny Lane

Highlight • River

Sparepenny Lane traverses along Eynsford Hill above the River Darent and the villages of Eynsford and Farningham. Darent Valley Path the long distance walking trail also follows this road so watch out for walkers.

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23.9 km

View of Knatts Valley

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is a really nice road to ride along for great views of the Kent countryside

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25.1 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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28.1 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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29.2 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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35.1 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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40.8 km