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Bewl Water – Bewl Water Lake Circuit loop from Scotney Castle

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Bewl Water – Bewl Water Lake Circuit loop from Scotney Castle

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Bewl Water – Bewl Water Lake Circuit loop from Scotney Castle

01:14

16.2km

90m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 11, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 281 m for 20 m

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Start point

Parking

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218 m

Bewl Water

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Water bus/taxi takes bikes too. We rode 5.75 miles then called and they picked us up in 5 mins, amazing service and £3 each person. Service runs 9am -5pm.
It's …

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594 m

Bewl Water

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Bewl Water is a picturesque reservoir straddling the boundary between Kent and East Sussex. There is a 12.5 mile (20 km) scenic hiking route around the stretch of water. There …

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1.18 km

Bewl Water Lake Circuit

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Lovely place to cycle around with your kids, 20km around the lake, lots of stops, benches to sit down and enjoy the view.

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3.66 km

Cycling Route Around Bewl Water

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Go anti-clockwise to get the hills out the way first!

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4.39 km

Bewl Water

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4.80 km

View of Bewl Water

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There is a nice visitor centre at Bewl, which offers a range of refreshments. It is also possible to hire a bike. You can cycle completely around the reservoir. However …

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6.93 km

View of Bewl Water

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8.06 km

Steep Descent With High Steps

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Going downhill, there's a blind turn and three high steps and very little space to brake. Be careful!

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16.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.21 km

6.81 km

586 m

561 m

Surfaces

8.19 km

7.22 km

642 m

113 m

Elevation

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Monday 11 May

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Bewl Water – Bewl Water Lake Circuit loop from Scotney Castle

Bewl Water

Bewl Water

Bewl Water Lake Circuit

Cycling Route Around Bewl Water

Bewl Water

View of Bewl Water

View of Bewl Water

Steep Descent With High Steps

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