Kent

The Rochester Rouleur

A longer cycling route to Rochester via Pilgrim's Way

Key Route Details

  • Distance: 130km
  • Elevation: 1585m
  • Start/Finish: Gail’s Bakery, Clapham Old Town, London
  • Highlights: Pilgrim’s Lane, Rochester
  • Terrain: Rolling

The Rochester Rouleur cycling route 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.

Suggested café: The Deaf Cat, Rochester (69km).

 

 

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