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River Medway Views – Castle hill, rochester. Loop from Sittingbourne Viaduct

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River Medway Views – Castle hill, rochester. Loop from Sittingbourne Viaduct

Geoff Hewitt planned a road ride

October 15, 2021

River Medway Views – Castle hill, rochester. Loop from Sittingbourne Viaduct

Moderate

03:00

63.9km

21.3km/h

540m

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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 24.9 km for 87 m

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24.9 km

View of Aylesford Stone Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

You cycle over a modern bridge but if you have the time, stop and see the views of the old stone bridge at Aylesford

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34.4 km

Burham Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Great climb, normally quite Lane and great views of the river Medway at the top.

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36.4 km

View of the River Medway from Medway Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

View of the River Medway from the Medway Bridge cycle path. The cycle path is segregated from the A2 so you can stop to take a photo or peer over the edge. Just watch for other cyclists and runners

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38.7 km

Fort Clarence

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Fort Clarence was built between 1808 to 1812 to stop invaders gaining access from Maidstone road to the river Medway.

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40.6 km

Rochester Bridge and Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Full gas

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41.4 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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41.5 km

Rochester Cathedral

Highlight • Monument

Rochester Cathedral was founded in 604 AD and is the second oldest cathedral in England, after Canterbury Cathedral. The building you see today broadly dates from the 11th century. Inside, …

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56.7 km

Cycle Route 1 Back Lanes

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Following Cycle Route 1 may take longer but the roads are well paved and beautiful. There are also two gravel sections, one through an orchard and a short but steep loose gravel climb. Pure roadies may want to avoid.

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63.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.8 km

8.70 km

3.82 km

1.91 km

729 m

Surfaces

44.1 km

19.4 km

369 m

< 100 m

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River Medway Views – Castle hill, rochester. Loop from Sittingbourne Viaduct

View of Aylesford Stone Bridge

Burham Road Climb

View of the River Medway from Medway Bridge

Fort Clarence

Rochester Bridge and Castle

View of Rochester Castle and Cathedral from Castle Hill

Rochester Cathedral

Cycle Route 1 Back Lanes

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