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South East England

Shipbourne Road – Mill Lane loop from Tonbridge

Bike touring routes & trails

South East England

Shipbourne Road – Mill Lane loop from Tonbridge

Moderate

5.0

(1)

25

riders

Shipbourne Road – Mill Lane loop from Tonbridge

01:41

26.4km

330m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.12 km

Pleasant Incline

Highlight • Trail

3.88 km

Carroty Wood

Forest

3

3.99 km

Shipbourne Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A great little road through the Kent countryside

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4

6.44 km

Ightham Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A long straight climb up towards Ivy Hatch, about 5/6%. Very fast on the way down :-)

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5

8.95 km

The Plough, Ivy Hatch

Highlight • Pub

This is an excellent little spot, perfect for cyclists and walkers with bike parking and plenty of tables outside at the front and rear. They have a simple but excellent menu with fantastic coffee. It's a must stop for cyclists!

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6

13.5 km

Wilderness to Godden Green Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Watch out for deer!
A long and gentle climb up past Wilderness golf club and alongside Knowle Park.

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7

17.1 km

Carter's Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Another one of those punishing Kentish North Downs hills which just keeps getting steeper and steeper with no relief until you finally reach the top

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8

18.8 km

Mill Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A quiet little tree covered road surrounded by gorgeous fields

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9

26.2 km

Cycle-Ops Bike Shop

Highlight • Cycleway

A good bike shop with servicing and repairs

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B

26.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

6.64 km

4.08 km

950 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.9 km

1.43 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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