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South East England

Hermitage Lane Steep Bridleway – View of Aylesford Stone Bridge loop from Downswood

Bike touring routes & trails

South East England

Hermitage Lane Steep Bridleway – View of Aylesford Stone Bridge loop from Downswood

Moderate

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Hermitage Lane Steep Bridleway – View of Aylesford Stone Bridge loop from Downswood

02:21

33.5km

360m

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: July 9, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.8 km for 99 m

After 23.4 km for 102 m

After 24.2 km for 196 m

After 24.9 km for 179 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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4.63 km

Pope's Wood

Forest

2

7.45 km

Hermitage Lane Steep Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A bit of a killer hill over Detling Hill - surface isn't great - loose stones and very steep

Tip by

9.18 km

Operation Sunsetters Spot

Viewpoint

4

16.2 km

Kent Air Ambulance Memorial, Bluebell Hill

Highlight • Monument

A commemoration to the Kent Air Ambulance crew who lost their lives in a crash at this site.

Tip by

5

16.2 km

View of the Medway Valley from Blue Bell Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Blue Bell Hill, part of the Kent Downs AONB, is a scenic spot to stop for a pitstop. At the top of the hill, picnic benches overlook the surrounding countryside and the River Medway.

The North Downs Way runs along the top of the hill so it's a popular stop-off for walkers.

Tip by

6

17.8 km

Steep Gravel Trail

Highlight • Climb

Very tough climb, it's quite rare I have to get off and walk. Tempted to find an alternative next time I do the North Downs Way/Pilgrims Way

Tip by

7

18.3 km

Scenic Road in Kent Downs National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

8

23.3 km

Riverside Pub Terrace

Highlight • River

Great pub with an amazing terrace facing the river… pizzas on the menu

Tip by

9

23.5 km

View of Aylesford Stone Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

You cycle over a modern bridge but if you have the time, stop and see the views of the old stone bridge at Aylesford

Tip by

10

26.4 km

View of Allington Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

33.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

8.16 km

7.55 km

5.35 km

1.43 km

567 m

Surfaces

16.2 km

10.2 km

2.89 km

2.13 km

1.43 km

209 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Thursday 16 July

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