Kent

Chartwell Loop

A Kent cycling route, looping around Churchill's home Chartwell, and back over Toys Hill

Key Route Details

  • Distance: 75km
  • Elevation Gain: 1092m
  • Start/Finish: Gails Bakery, Clapham Old Town, London
  • Highlights: Hosey Hill, partial Toys Hill and the punchy ramp that is Brasted Hill
  • Terrain: Hills (moderately challenging)

This Chartwell Loop cycling route heads over the north ridge of the Downs and, once through Westerham and up Hosey Hill, the route follows a forested loop around Chartwell and Toys Hill. Brasted Hill adds some further spice on the return leg back to London.

Suggested café: Landmare Café, Chartwell (36km).

 

 

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