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Bikepacking Kent dag 3 | Alternatief

Maurits de Preter

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Bikepacking Kent dag 3 | Alternatief

Maurits de Preter planned a gravel ride

April 28, 2026

Bikepacking Kent dag 3 | Alternatief

Hard

07:19

121km

16.6km/h

1,180m

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Overview

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 237 m for 85 m

After 8.15 km for 149 m

After 29.8 km for 431 m

After 30.9 km for 60 m

After 40.8 km for 554 m

After 54.0 km for 93 m

After 54.8 km for 53 m

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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8.22 km

Herstmonceux Castle

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This extraordinary castle dates back to the 15th century and is one of the best examples of an Elizabethan brick castle. The gardens are Grade-II listed and, in total, the …

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11.0 km

View of High Weald National Landscape

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24.7 km

Byway Avoiding Powdermill Lane Traffic

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31.0 km

Battle Abbey and Battlefield

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Battle Abbey was founded by William the Conqueror in 1070 in memory of the battle fought at Senlac Hill in 1066. The site is managed by English Heritage. A footpath …

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44.3 km

View of High Weald National Landscape

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A break in the hedgerows reveals a beautiful view to the south. A reward after climbing the steep Stubbs Lane or if you're travelling east to west, it makes a the descent into Brede even more fun.

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48.2 km

Bridleway Between Winchelsea and Rye

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Great bridleway for walkers, cyclists and horseriders between Winchelsea and Rye, avoiding the busy road. Part of National Cycle Network Route 2.

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54.8 km

Ypres Tower (Rye Castle)

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The Ypres Tower was built in the 13th century on the behest of Henry III to protect against the French, with whom England were then at war with. The tower, which is Grade I-listed, houses a museum.

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58.0 km

Country Lane Through Fields

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Almost no traffic on this lovely country road surrounded by fields.

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85.1 km

Gravel Path Along Royal Military Canal

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The Royal Military Canal is a canal of approximately 22 miles between Seabrook near Folkestone and Cliff End near Hastings, following the old cliff line bordering the Romney Marsh wetland …

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86.5 km

View of Giraffes at Port Lympne Reserve

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the road along it is a nice bike path, although not with the best surface.

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95.4 km

Downhill Singletrack Through Kent Downs Fields

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100 km

View of the Channel Overlooking Hawkinge and Folkestone

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105 km

Crete Road, Folkestone

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Great views over Channel Folkestone and Romney

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110 km

National Cycle Network Route 2: Cliff-Top Section Between Aycliffe and Capel-le-Ferne

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A fantastic cliff-top section of National Cycle Network Route 2, running alongside the sea between Ayrcliffe and Capel-le-Ferne. Especially gorgeous at sunrise or sunset, depending on which direction you're heading!

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121 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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68.5 km

15.0 km

10.7 km

10.1 km

9.61 km

7.24 km

Surfaces

74.6 km

19.9 km

18.1 km

4.76 km

2.97 km

833 m

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Bikepacking Kent dag 3 | Alternatief

Herstmonceux Castle

View of High Weald National Landscape

Byway Avoiding Powdermill Lane Traffic

Battle Abbey and Battlefield

View of High Weald National Landscape

Float Lane

Bridleway Between Winchelsea and Rye

Ypres Tower (Rye Castle)

Union Channel Path

Country Lane Through Fields

Gravel Path Along Royal Military Canal

View of Giraffes at Port Lympne Reserve

Downhill Singletrack Through Kent Downs Fields

View of the Channel Overlooking Hawkinge and Folkestone

Crete Road, Folkestone

National Cycle Network Route 2: Cliff-Top Section Between Aycliffe and Capel-le-Ferne

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