Kemsing is a region situated within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, characterized by its compelling landscape of steep chalk downland, ancient woodlands, and diverse habitats. This varied terrain provides a suitable environment for a range of outdoor pursuits. The area features picturesque scenery and well-preserved natural environments, making it ideal for several sports like mountain biking, road cycling, hiking, jogging, and more. Notable natural features include Kemsing Down Nature Reserve, which offers panoramic views across the Weald…
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riders
34.5km
02:16
420m
420m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
27.7km
02:12
360m
360m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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35.1km
02:51
510m
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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47.9km
03:17
650m
650m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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30
hikers
9.46km
02:36
150m
150m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.41km
01:53
180m
180m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9.15km
02:31
150m
140m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3.93km
01:11
120m
120m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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38
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90.3km
05:03
1,340m
1,340m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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34
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24.9km
01:21
380m
380m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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100km
05:40
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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41.0km
01:55
340m
340m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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16
riders
21.5km
01:29
320m
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15.1km
00:59
160m
160m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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25.2km
01:42
340m
340m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
52.0km
04:06
610m
610m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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30
runners
11.5km
01:13
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.21km
00:39
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14.7km
01:33
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13.7km
01:29
190m
190m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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29.1km
02:16
440m
440m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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27.0km
02:00
390m
390m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19.8km
01:21
320m
320m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2
riders
32.4km
02:10
510m
510m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Kemsing offers a variety of outdoor activities including Mountain biking, Road cycling, Hiking, Jogging, Touring cycling, and Gravel biking. The region features 64 routes for exploration. These activities are set within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Kemsing is characterized by steep chalk downland, ancient woodlands, and diverse habitats. Key features include Kemsing Down Nature Reserve, which offers panoramic views, and sections of the North Downs Way. The area is part of the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Yes, Kemsing provides opportunities for mountain biking across its varied landscape. Komoot lists several mountain biking trails in the area suitable for different skill levels. More information can be found in the MTB Trails around Kemsing guide.
Kemsing offers 25 hiking routes, ranging from leisurely walks to challenging ascents. The Kemsing Circular Walk, which incorporates a section of the North Downs Way, is a notable route. Hikers can explore ancient woodlands and chalk grasslands. For more details, consult the Hiking around Kemsing guide.
Yes, Kemsing offers 9 road cycling routes through its scenic countryside. The area's rolling hills and winding country lanes provide good opportunities for road cyclists. A dedicated guide, Road Cycling Routes around Kemsing, is available.
Kemsing Down Nature Reserve is a 16-hectare site featuring ancient and secondary woodland, scrub, and valuable chalk grassland. It offers diverse habitats and panoramic views across the Weald of Kent. The reserve is known for its wildflowers, including orchid species, and a vibrant butterfly population.
Kemsing offers routes for various skill levels, including easier options. For hiking, there is an Easy hikes around Kemsing guide. The region's diverse terrain allows for less strenuous activities alongside more challenging ones.
Kemsing is a popular destination for outdoor activities, with more than 19,000 visitors sharing their experiences on komoot. The 64 available routes have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Komoot provides several guides for Kemsing, covering various sports. These include MTB Trails around Kemsing, Road Cycling Routes around Kemsing, and Hiking around Kemsing. Other guides cover jogging, touring cycling, easy hikes, and gravel biking.
The official website for Kemsing Parish Council is www.kemsingparishcouncil.gov.uk. The Parish Council can also be reached by phone at +44 1732 762841 for inquiries.
Yes, Kemsing offers 20 jogging routes. The varied terrain, including sections of the North Downs, provides options for trail runners. A dedicated Running Trails around Kemsing guide is available.
Kemsing is suitable for gravel biking, with routes that traverse its diverse landscape of woodlands and chalk grasslands. There is a specific Gravel biking around Kemsing guide available on komoot. This allows riders to explore off-road paths and country lanes.
The North Downs Way is a long-distance path that passes through the Kemsing area. A challenging 6.5-mile (10.5 km) Kemsing Circular Walk incorporates a section of this trail. It offers impressive vistas and varied terrain for hikers and joggers.

