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Bedgebury Forest – The Cake Run loop from Hawkhurst

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Bedgebury Forest – The Cake Run loop from Hawkhurst

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4.0

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Bedgebury Forest – The Cake Run loop from Hawkhurst

03:18

29.5km

340m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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High Weald National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.44 km

Rock Garden Trail, High Weald National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Interesting sections of rock gardens, different from the rest of the trails. Features can be avoided.

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10.4 km

Bedgebury National Pinetum

Highlight • Natural Monument

The pinetum at Bedgebury is the largest in the world. There are over 12,000 specimen trees here of various species. You can search using a species library tool on the Bedgebury website.

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12.0 km

Bedgebury Forest Café and Visitor Centre

Highlight • Forest

The visitor centre has a shop, café, toilets and information about the forest, You can pick up a leaflet of the waymarked walking trails here or see them on the …

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16.6 km

Bedgebury Forest

Highlight • Forest

With over 4 square miles (10.5 km2) of wild conifers and deciduous trees, Bedgebury Forest is a fantastic place to get out into the countryside. Take a little detour over …

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18.0 km

The Cake Run

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Trail leading back to the vistor centre.

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23.0 km

Louisa Lake

Highlight • Forest

Louisa Lake is a charming spot nestled within Bedgebury Forest, often encountered on the woodland bike trails. With a peaceful bench nearby, it’s the perfect place to pause and take in the scenery.

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29.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

5.09 km

3.24 km

3.15 km

1.72 km

593 m

249 m

123 m

Surfaces

13.1 km

7.88 km

3.44 km

2.67 km

1.13 km

297 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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Bedgebury Forest – The Cake Run loop from Hawkhurst

Rock Garden Trail, High Weald National Landscape

Bedgebury National Pinetum

Bedgebury Forest Café and Visitor Centre

Bedgebury Forest

The Cake Run

Louisa Lake

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