Kent

Bayley’s Hill Loop

A Kent cycling route taking in Chiddingstone and Bayley's Hill.

Key Route Details

Distance: 93km
Elevation Gain: 1331m
Start/Finish: Gail’s Bakery, Clapham Old Town, London
Highlights: the roads near Chartwell, Chiddingstone and the Bayley’s Hill climb.
Terrain: Hills

This loop takes an alternative route out of London via Beulah Hill, heads down to Chiddingstone via Hosey Hill before looping round for the long picturesque climb up Bayley’s Hill.

Suggested café: Tulip Café, Chiddingstone (45km) or Ide Hill Café, top of Ide Hill (57km)

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