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Kent
Swale
Faversham

Pilgrims Way and the Rochester Castle loop

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
South East England
Kent
Swale
Faversham

Pilgrims Way and the Rochester Castle loop

Intermediate

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Pilgrims Way and the Rochester Castle loop

03:12

72.9km

650m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Last updated: June 4, 2024

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58 m in total

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30.9 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.

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43.2 km

Pilgrims Way Between Boxley and Detling

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Quiet road along the Kent Downs

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45.5 km

Pilgrims' Way Segment, Kent Downs National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A historical route taken by pilgrims to the shrine of Thomas Becket at Canterbury, Kent

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56.8 km

Lord's Hill

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This steep hill will get you by surprise if you're not ready for it!

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72.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.6 km

18.0 km

5.10 km

2.18 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

68.1 km

4.70 km

114 m

< 100 m

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