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Greenwich Park Climb – Greenwich Observatory Loop from Surrey Quays

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Greenwich Park Climb – Greenwich Observatory Loop from Surrey Quays

Owenmac planned a road ride

June 28, 2021

Greenwich Park Climb – Greenwich Observatory Loop from Surrey Quays

Moderate

04:17

92.1km

21.5km/h

830m

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

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 77.9 km for 50 m

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35.9 km

View of Lavender Fields, Kent Downs National Landscape

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There are beautiful views across the lavender farm if you come during summer, the whole valley becomes purple

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39.6 km

View of the Kent Downs

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

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40.1 km

Bower Lane Climb

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A beautiful climb out of Eynsford on country lanes with some challenging sections.

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46.7 km

Knatts Valley Road

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This is a great long road through a valley sitting between West Kingsdown, Farningham and Eynesford.

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56.1 km

Eynsford Ford and Bridge

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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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63.5 km

Mottingham Lane Green Chain Walk

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This is my favourite escape route from south-east London to the beautiful Kent countryside.

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Two small rises in the road – one over Burnt Ash Green and …

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77.9 km

Greenwich Park Climb and View of London Skyline

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Good steady climb with a roughly 8% average gradient. It's short, so good for hill reps, and the surface is excellent. There's a good cafe at the top to the left, and an even better view a little further along.

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79.4 km

Royal Observatory Greenwich and View of London Skyline

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The Royal Observatory stands high on a hill in Greenwich Park. It has played an important role in the history of astronomy and navigation, and is best known for the …

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92.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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51.3 km

23.9 km

14.5 km

2.10 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

68.0 km

23.6 km

121 m

< 100 m

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Greenwich Park Climb – Greenwich Observatory Loop from Surrey Quays

View of Lavender Fields, Kent Downs National Landscape

View of the Kent Downs

Bower Lane Climb

Knatts Valley Road

Eynsford Ford and Bridge

Mottingham Lane Green Chain Walk

Greenwich Park Climb and View of London Skyline

Royal Observatory Greenwich and View of London Skyline

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