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South East England

Higham Lakes – Cooling Castle Gatehouse loop from Strood

Bike touring routes & trails

South East England

Higham Lakes – Cooling Castle Gatehouse loop from Strood

Moderate

4.0

(2)

25

riders

Higham Lakes – Cooling Castle Gatehouse loop from Strood

01:59

32.1km

210m

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: May 6, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 244 m

After 31.9 km for 244 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.10 km

View of Rochester Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

7.83 km

Higham Lakes

Highlight • Natural

Higham lakes are a lovely spot in Higham Park's gardens. The regal estate, created in 1320, was home to the De Hegham family for many years. Various legendary guests have …

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3

11.1 km

The Fire Place Café

Highlight • Cafe

4

12.9 km

Rye Street and Common Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A quiet road round the back of Cliffe. Might have to share it with a horse occasionally but I've only ever seen one car on this road.

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5

18.5 km

Cooling Castle Gatehouse

Highlight • Monument

Cooling castle is a 14th century quadrangle castle, built to defend french raids on the Thames estuary.

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B

32.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.8 km

2.19 km

1.69 km

1.21 km

764 m

411 m

Surfaces

17.6 km

13.6 km

652 m

276 m

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