Kent

Knatts Valley

A Kent cycling route out to the picturesque Knatts Valley

Key Route Details

  • Distance: 90km
  • Elevation Gain: 1109m
  • Start/Finish: Gails Bakery, Clapham Old Town, London 
  • Highlights: Clarks Lane descent, Pilgrim’s Lane, Rowdow Wood, Knatt’s Valley
  • Terrain: Hilly

The Knatt’s Valley cycling route goes a bit further east along the Pilgrim’s Way between the ridges of the Downs before turning left for a fairly steep climb up through Rowdow Wood. The route then descends into the picturesque Knatt’s Valley. 

Suggested café stop: Castle Farm Shop (59 km)

 

 

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