One Way

London to Whitstable

The London to Whitstable one-way cycling route heads south over Crystal Palace, out of London, before the climb up the side of Biggin Hill.

Then it follows the Pilgrim’s Way for much of its length between the ridges of the Downs, right through the heart of Kent, through a number of pretty villages, before climbing & descending Hollingbourne Hill and making for the coast.

Starting point: Gail’s Bakery, Clapham Old Town.

Intermediate café stop: The Friars’ team Room, Aylesford Priory (74km).

Suggested Lunch Stop: The Harbour Garden Café, Whitstable.

Return by train to Victoria.

Recent routes
Bough Beech Loop

The Bough Beech Loop cycling route crosses two ridges of the Downs, first over Biggin Hill via the Beddlestead and then the Brasted Chart climb over Toys Hill before heading to Chiddingstone. The return return passes through Bough Beech reservoir and up Ide Hill to the stunning views at the top.

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The Henry VIII Gravel Loop

The Henry VIII gravel loop extends the Chartwell loop. Rather than heading over to Chartwell and Toys Hill, it heads further south to Hever Castle (home of the Boleyns hence the route name), Chiddingstone castle & village before a steep climb up Yorks Hill and the return leg to Surrey.

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The Milk Churn Loop

The Milk Churn Loop cycling route explores the area between Godalming and the West Sussex border. Heading south out of Cobham the route heads up to Shere and the wooded areas beyond, before dropping down through Ewhurst and to Rudgwick near the border. The loop then swings round to the west skirting Godalming and Guildford before returning north.

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North Kent Woods & Downs

The North Kent Woods & Downs cycling route heads out into the Dickens country of the North Kent Woods & Downs National Nature Reserve. The route involves a fair amount of climbing in the first half of the ride culminating in Vigo Hill just before the café stop in the woods of Trosley Country Park.

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