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View of Keston Church – Shirley Lane loop from Biggin Hill

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View of Keston Church – Shirley Lane loop from Biggin Hill

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5.0

(1)

11

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View of Keston Church – Shirley Lane loop from Biggin Hill

00:44

16.1km

140m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.33 km

View of Biggin Hill and Surrounding Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good spot for a quick recovery after climbing Jewels and Saltbox Hills.

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2

1.38 km

Riverview Terminal, Biggin Hill Airport

Highlight • Structure

Views of Biggin Hill airport as you cycle along the fairly busy A233. This is a dedicated business airport specialising in private jets and helicopter services.

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3

1.59 km

Biggin Hill Spitfire Memorial and Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

Nice false flat descent passing Biggin Hill Airport, Some Spitfires (may be Hurricanes?) and down through Leaves Green. It's a busy road but wide enough.

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4

5.05 km

Tree-Lined Country Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

Cars can be a bit zoomy here

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5

5.05 km

View of Keston Church

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cycle on the main road around this church for a smoother ascent just before the downhill towards London through Bromley.

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6

7.29 km

The Downe Yew

Highlight • Natural Monument

One of the Great Trees of London

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7

7.96 km

Down House – Charles Darwin's Home

Highlight • Historical Site

A piece of Kent history;

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8

10.2 km

Shirley Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Quiet lane, beautiful in the summer but watch out for the potholes

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B

16.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.15 km

7.94 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.1 km

3.04 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Friday 17 July

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