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Rochester Cathedral – Rochester Bridge and Castle loop from Higham

Rochester Cathedral – Rochester Bridge and Castle loop from Higham

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5.0

(1)

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Rochester Cathedral – Rochester Bridge and Castle loop from Higham

03:24

63.8km

440m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 261 m

After 11.5 km for 71 m

After 63.6 km for 261 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.60 km

Cave Entrance

11.5 km

Ministry of Defence (MoD) Nuclear Waste Landfill

Forest

17.3 km

Coastal Path Along the Medway Estuary

Highlight • River

Gravel path for the most part lots of dog walkers

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23.2 km

Cycle Route 1 Back Lanes

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Following Cycle Route 1 may take longer but the roads are well paved and beautiful. There are also two gravel sections, one through an orchard and a short but steep loose gravel climb. Pure roadies may want to avoid.

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31.9 km

Milton Creek Country Park

Highlight • Natural

Good spot for a picnic with a few benches around the park. Nice flat paths suitable for a hybrid bike, probably okay for a road bike or you could walk …

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34.6 km

Stickfast Lane Apple Orchards

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

A lovely scenic quiet road with orchards on one side.

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57.1 km

Rochester Cathedral

Highlight • Monument

Rochester Cathedral was founded in 604 AD and is the second oldest cathedral in England, after Canterbury Cathedral. The building you see today broadly dates from the 11th century. Inside, …

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57.2 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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57.6 km

Rochester Bridge and Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Full gas

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58.1 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 …

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63.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.0 km

12.1 km

4.72 km

3.65 km

2.57 km

2.23 km

370 m

Surfaces

48.3 km

7.45 km

3.15 km

2.12 km

1.56 km

1.12 km

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 19 May

21°C

12°C

21 %

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Rochester Cathedral – Rochester Bridge and Castle loop from Higham

Coastal Path Along the Medway Estuary

Cycle Route 1 Back Lanes

Milton Creek Country Park

Stickfast Lane Apple Orchards

Rochester Cathedral

View of Rochester Castle and Cathedral from Castle Hill

Rochester Bridge and Castle

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

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