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Plaxtol Climb – View of the Kent Countryside loop from Otford

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South East England

Plaxtol Climb – View of the Kent Countryside loop from Otford

Moderate

5.0

(3)

18

riders

Plaxtol Climb – View of the Kent Countryside loop from Otford

01:29

31.2km

330m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 147 m for 8 m

After 31.1 km for 8 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

356 m

Pilgrims Way: Otford to Row Dow Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A short climb up from the main road junction in Otford up to the junction for Row Dow. Not to challenging and a good warm up if you are planning to climb Row Dow.

Tip by

2

10.4 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!

Tip by

3

10.6 km

Plaxtol Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Passing through the village of Plaxtol in Kent this is a fun and not too tough climb.

Tip by

4

13.9 km

Hamptons Tree Arch

Highlight • Forest

Lovely relaxed gravel ride along ex-rail line that is shaded tree lined and vehicles free except at few minor road crossings. Benches every now and then to for rest up and snacking. Just be considerate

Tip by

5

17.2 km

View of the Kent Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fantastic views across the countryside here

Tip by

6

20.6 km

Ightham Bend

Highlight • Cycleway

7

22.7 km

Pilgrims Way Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

An absolutely stunning piece of road along Pilgrims Way. A road that you can stay on from Canterbury to Winchester

Tip by

B

31.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.6 km

2.26 km

1.85 km

291 m

209 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.4 km

4.78 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Thursday 22 October

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7°C

94 %

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