Kent

The Pilgrim’s Loop

A 72km road cycling route from Clapham out past Crystal Palace and Biggin Hill to the Pilgrims Way near Westerham, with 926m of climbing.

Distance
72 km
Elevation
926 m
Terrain
Hilly
Type
Road loop

Start and finish: Gail’s, Clapham Old Town

On the route

The Pilgrim’s Loop is a moderate Kent ride that heads out past Crystal Palace and Biggin Hill. It climbs The Beddlestead onto the first ridge of the Downs and meets the Pilgrims Way near Westerham, before stopping at the Velo Barn. After travelling further east on Pilgrims Way the route turns back for a climb up Sundridge Hill and back through Downe. The Velo Barn, at 32km, is the café stop.

Notable climbs

  • The Beddlestead: 3.1km at 4% average.
  • Sundridge Hill: 1.5km at 6.8% average.

Strava Verified Segment: length and average gradient come from the segment.

Start, Finish and Cafe Stops

Route map and GPX

To download the GPX or TCX file, open the route on Strava with View on Strava below the map, choose the three dots menu, then Export GPX or Export TCX. A free Strava account is needed. Route checked against Strava on 3 November 2026.

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