Badlesmere is a village and civil parish located in the Swale district of Kent, England, offering a range of outdoor activities amidst its varied countryside. The region features a blend of ancient woodlands, rolling farmland, and gentle hills, with a significant portion lying within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This diverse terrain makes Badlesmere suitable for several sports like hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, and more.
Badlesmere provides a…
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40
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21.8km
01:54
270m
270m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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28.0km
02:23
520m
520m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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29.6km
02:35
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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33.1km
02:33
420m
420m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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29.5km
01:20
210m
210m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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62.5km
02:49
410m
410m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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01:36
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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37.1km
01:42
330m
330m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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45.2km
02:48
400m
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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42.6km
02:40
330m
330m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19.5km
01:48
240m
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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28.5km
01:43
240m
240m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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28
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6.61km
01:46
80m
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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26.7km
07:16
380m
380m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15.2km
04:08
210m
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13.1km
03:33
170m
170m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9.53km
01:03
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11.4km
01:14
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9.92km
01:04
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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12
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39.2km
02:52
530m
530m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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18.0km
01:38
220m
220m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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23.8km
01:40
330m
330m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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71.5km
04:18
650m
650m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Badlesmere offers a range of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The area's diverse landscape, including ancient woodlands and rolling countryside, provides varied terrain for exploration. More information can be found in the Hiking around Badlesmere guide.
Badlesmere is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts on komoot, with more than 13,000 visitors having explored the area. The 4 available routes have an average rating of 4.51 out of 5 stars, indicating a high level of satisfaction among users.
The region features highly-rated hiking trails, particularly within King's Wood and Perry Wood. Notable routes include the "Bluebells in King's Wood loop from Molash," an easy 4.3-mile (6.9 km) walk, and the "Selling and Badlesmere Loop," a moderate 10.5-mile (17 km) trail. Explore more options in the Hiking around Badlesmere guide.
Yes, Badlesmere offers easy hiking trails suitable for beginners. The "Bluebells in King's Wood loop from Molash" is an easy 4.3-mile (6.9 km) walk through woodland. For more options, consult the Easy hikes around Badlesmere guide.
Badlesmere provides various road cycling routes across its rolling countryside. These routes often feature picturesque squares and pubs. Cyclists can find detailed information and specific routes in the Road Cycling Routes around Badlesmere guide.
Yes, Badlesmere and its surrounding areas offer options for both mountain biking and gravel biking. Routes range from mostly paved surfaces to more challenging unpaved segments, such as the "Pilgrims Way Gravel Path – Chilham Square loop." Refer to the MTB Trails around Badlesmere and Gravel biking around Badlesmere guides for details.
Badlesmere offers family-friendly outdoor activities, particularly easy walks through its ancient woodlands. King's Wood features a sculpture trail, which can be an engaging experience for families. The gentle terrain of many routes is suitable for various ages and fitness levels.
Badlesmere is situated within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), characterized by chalk ridges and dry valleys. Key natural features include King's Wood, a 1500-acre forest known for its sculpture trail, bluebells, and fallow deer, and Perry Wood, another ancient woodland rich in flora and fauna.
Komoot offers several guides for Badlesmere, including Hiking around Badlesmere, Road Cycling Routes around Badlesmere, MTB Trails around Badlesmere, Cycling around Badlesmere, Running Trails around Badlesmere, Easy hikes around Badlesmere, and Gravel biking around Badlesmere.
Dogs are generally permitted on trails in Badlesmere, particularly in public woodlands like King's Wood and Perry Wood. It is recommended to keep dogs on a lead, especially when near livestock or in areas with wildlife, to ensure safety and respect for the environment.
Official information for Badlesmere, as a village and civil parish, can be found through the Sheldwich, Badlesmere and Leaveland Parish Council website. The official website is hugofox.com/community/sheldwich-badlesmere-and-leaveland-parish-council.
The contact number for the local administration related to Badlesmere, specifically the Sheldwich, Badlesmere and Leaveland Parish Council, is +447403216849. This number can be used for inquiries regarding local services or community information.

