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Rochester Bridge and Castle – Rochester Bridge loop from Rochester

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Rochester Bridge and Castle – Rochester Bridge loop from Rochester

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4.5

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Rochester Bridge and Castle – Rochester Bridge loop from Rochester

02:19

8.89km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.60 km

Soviet Submarine U-475 Black Widow, River Medway

Highlight • Historical Site

An old Soviet submarine : This one is a Soviet Project 641 class.

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1.85 km

Black Widow Submarine (U-475) on the River Medway

Highlight • Monument

The "Black Widow" is ex Russian Foxtrot B-39 (U 475) Hunter Killer Class Submarine, which is moored on the River Medway, close to the Rochester Bridge. It was built in 1967 and was in commission until 1994. When fully armed it could hold 22 Torpedo's including 2 with low yield nuclear warheads.
medwaylines.com/blackwidowsubmarine.html

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2.32 km

Rochester Bridge and Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Full gas

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2.50 km

Rochester Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Beautifully designed bridge

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2.84 km

View of Rochester Castle and Cathedral from Castle Hill

Highlight • Historical Site

Rochester is a great town for sightseeing and cafe stops, a must visit on a ride from London to Kent (or back). Castle Hill is one of the highlights, with a great view of the castle and the cathedral.

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5.26 km

Stranded Tugboat on the River Medway

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If I was a tug boat I would like to be this one.. On the river between Rochester and Chatham.

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8.89 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.21 km

2.51 km

1.65 km

1.17 km

225 m

128 m

Surfaces

4.46 km

3.31 km

896 m

171 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 6 July

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Rochester Bridge and Castle – Rochester Bridge loop from Rochester

Soviet Submarine U-475 Black Widow, River Medway

Black Widow Submarine (U-475) on the River Medway

Rochester Bridge and Castle

Rochester Bridge

View of Rochester Castle and Cathedral from Castle Hill

Stranded Tugboat on the River Medway

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