The Rochester Rouleur is a scenic rolling out-and-back route to Rochester.
After traversing the northern ridge of the Downs it heads east along the eastern end of the old Pilgrims’ Way to the coast.
The return leg takes in Eynsford with its viaduct and Lullingstone Castle.
Starting point: Gail’s Café, Clapham Old Town
Suggested café: The Deaf Cat, Rochester (69km).
The Deepest Kent route extends the Chiddingstone-based routes with a longer loop deeper into Kent (indeed to the edge of East Sussex).
The southern part of the loop explores the quiet, rolling, heavily wooded, roads south of Tunbridge Wells.
Although this route racks up a lot of elevation it generally avoids any really steep ramps.
Starting point: Gail’s Café, Clapham Old Town.
Suggested café: The Deer Park Café, Danegate (66km).
The Ashdown Forest Loop is a long day in the saddle racking up well over 2000 metres of climbing. It is based on the Hell of the Ashdown sportive but with legs to and from London.
It’s a highly varied route with some deep forest riding through Ashdown Forest and Five Hundred Acre Wood in East Sussex, but also some high ridges.
Starting point: Gail’s Café, Clapham Old Town.
Suggested café: The Hybrid Tea Room, Coolings Garden Centre, Wych Cross (76 km).