Jake May

Jake May went gravel riding

September 12, 2026 at 12:56

Bleak boys' day out: Gravesend to Rochester

An interesting long way round route from Gravesend to Rochester via the RSPB Cliffe Pools. A surprising amount of history en route – a 19th century fort built in anticipation of the Napoleonic war (Shornemead Fort), the site of one of the first guided missile torpedos (Brennan Torpedo Cliffe Fort)…

Time

6h32m

Distance

23.2km

Speed

11.3km/h

Ascent

150m

Descent

140m

Brian Swan, Greg Wesson, and others like this.

September 13, 2026

I hiked Gravsend to Cliffe a few months ago. That path was very overgrown, I can imagine it wouldn't be easy pushing a bike around it.

Jake May went for a hike

August 24, 2026 at 13:48

Wivenhoe via the River Colne to Thorrington

Staying in a shepherd's hut for a few nights so decided to plan our travel to feature a walk. Very nice following the River Colne, via the Colne barrier, and Alresford Creek from Wivenhoe all the way to the farm that we're staying on.

Time

1h35m

Distance

6.75km

Speed

4.3km/h

Ascent

50m

Descent

70m

Andy, Mark, and others like this.

Jake May went for a hike

August 23, 2026 at 07:55

Quick Denbies Wine Estate loop from Dorking

Dog walk out to the apparently popular Denbies Wine Estate, with nice views out towards Box Hill, on a dog walk as I visit a friend in Dorking for the weekend.

Time

0h49m

Distance

3.91km

Speed

4.8km/h

Ascent

80m

Descent

80m

Paul, Marcel, and others like this.

Jake May went for a hike

August 15, 2026 at 10:48

Otford loop via Shoreham hill and the Rising Sun

Very pleasant and fairly hilly loop, easily accessible by train, taking in one of the maddest pubs I've ever been in

Time

6h08m

Distance

15.4km

Speed

4.5km/h

Ascent

370m

Descent

370m

Mike, Peter, and others like this.

August 15, 2026

I haven't been out towards Kemsing. What was the mad pub?

Jake May went gravel riding

August 9, 2026 at 09:11

Home from Broxbourne bikepacking

Home from our little bikepacking trip up the river, back down the river Lea via the Old Mill Retreat Cafe and the Broxbourne Model Railway club (highly recommend both!). Lee Valley Almost Wild is a great option for a peaceful and convenient simple bikepacking trip from the city.

Time

5h54m

Distance

41.4km

Speed

15.0km/h

Ascent

40m

Descent

50m

Andy, Mike, and others like this.

Jake May went cycling

August 8, 2026 at 09:23

Broxbourne bikepacking holiday day out

Decent night's sleep in the campsite, after having cooked a basic pasta and sauce. Today was our holiday day, and we decided to cycle further up the river Lea to Hertford, where I know a good wild swim spot, and where we also got some lunch and a pub. A…

Time

9h26m

Distance

35.2km

Speed

13.2km/h

Ascent

100m

Descent

90m

Greg, Blondie, and others like this.

Jake May went cycling

August 7, 2026 at 14:17

Bikepacking to Broxbourne

Up the River Lea on the gravel bike to Lee Valley Almost Wild campsite in Broxbourne for a few nights.

Time

4h59m

Distance

53.9km

Speed

14.5km/h

Ascent

70m

Descent

70m

Brian Swan, Greg, and others like this.

August 8, 2026

How was it Jake? I assume It gets a bit busy with walkers when the sun is out.

Jake May went for a hike

July 26, 2026 at 12:46

Sunday south London stroll

Lots of parks – Telegraph Hill, Nunhead Cemetery, Honor Oak cemetery, Ladywell Fields, Waterlink Way... Something to do!

Time

10h51m

Distance

15.9km

Speed

5.0km/h

Ascent

160m

Descent

130m

MLK, Greg, and others like this.

Jake May went cycling

July 18, 2026 at 12:58

Simple south London spin to test the gravel bike

Surrey Canal path, Burgess Park, Dulwich Park, Peckham Rye and home... Still works!

Time

1h24m

Distance

19.2km

Speed

19.3km/h

Ascent

120m

Descent

100m

Andy, Mike, and others like this.

July 18, 2026

And all to yourself.

Jake May went for a bike ride

July 12, 2026 at 07:59

Central loop

Quickie to blow away the hangover

Time

1h54m

Distance

34.5km

Speed

20.5km/h

Ascent

110m

Descent

130m

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Brian Swan, Troy Mariyanayagam, and others like this.

Jake May went for a hike

May 3, 2026 at 11:06

Dartmoor stag pub roast + Dewerstone Rock

Glorious round here even (or perhaps especially) after three days of boozing

Time

5h46m

Distance

8.90km

Speed

3.8km/h

Ascent

200m

Descent

200m

ivanpryce, Matt Timms, and others like this.

Jake May went for a hike

April 12, 2026 at 05:02

SWCP St Ives to Newquay day 3: Perranporth to Newquay

Third and final day of walking, and another 43 miles ticked off the South West Coast Path! An early start today, out the caravan by 6 in order to give us the best chance of getting the 1058 train (the next was 3 and a half hours later!). A bit…

Time

4h27m

Distance

20.0km

Speed

4.8km/h

Ascent

650m

Descent

690m

Deza5, Carly888, and others like this.

Jake May went for a hike

April 11, 2026 at 08:14

SWCP St Ives to Newquay day 2: Portreath to Perranporth

A stunning but surprisingly accessible stretch of coast path. Day two started quite slowly, with breakfast in the pub, before eventually setting off by 9. Today's route was largely epic cliffside walking, with no roads until we got into Perranporth – some steep ups and downs, but nothing like the…

Time

6h44m

Distance

21.5km

Speed

4.3km/h

Ascent

1,120m

Descent

1,070m

Richard, Mike, and others like this.

Jake May went for a hike

April 10, 2026 at 09:59

SWCP St Ives to Penzance day 1: St Ives to Portreath

Back on the South West Coast Path... An increasingly epic, scenic hike from the scenic St Ives to the coastal village of Portreath – not easy as such, but not an endurance challenge like the last stretch of some this coastal path. There was a bit of residential and road…

Time

6h29m

Distance

29.2km

Speed

4.6km/h

Ascent

800m

Descent

810m

Andy, Richard, and others like this.

Jake May went for a hike

April 9, 2026 at 09:08

Budshead Woods and Ernesettle Creek loop from mum's

Growing up on a Plymouth council estate's not so bad... A nip into the woods – full of bluebells and flowering wild garlic – and a loop round the creek with Meg. You don't appreciate the beauty (and history!) of it growing up (and my family certainly don't make the…

Time

1h36m

Distance

6.86km

Speed

5.1km/h

Ascent

120m

Descent

120m

Barry Williams, Troy Mariyanayagam, and others like this.