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Chelsfield Lane Climb – Otford Palace loop from Dartford

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
South East England
Kent

Chelsfield Lane Climb – Otford Palace loop from Dartford

Moderate

20

riders

Chelsfield Lane Climb – Otford Palace loop from Dartford

03:34

77.0km

790m

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: May 28, 2026

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After 9.31 km for 321 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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9.47 km

Ruxley Wood

Forest

2

13.8 km

Chelsfield Lane Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Gentle climb staying away from Court Road traffic

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3

16.7 km

View of Canary Wharf

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4

24.2 km

Old Polhill Climb

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Lovely hidden climb, mind the yellow gate on entry!

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5

26.4 km

Otford Palace

Highlight • Historical Site

Lovely riding around otford, stop at the pond view cafe for some lovely food.

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6

27.1 km

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.

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7

36.4 km

Ightham Road Climb

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A long straight climb up towards Ivy Hatch, about 5/6%. Very fast on the way down :-)

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8

38.7 km

Shipbourne Road

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A great little road through the Kent countryside

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40.9 km

Carroty Wood

Forest

10

46.8 km

Gover Hill: Oxenhoath Road Climb

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Nice views from Gover Hill

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B

77.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.9 km

24.7 km

2.89 km

1.86 km

752 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

67.9 km

8.52 km

374 m

122 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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