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South East England

Rochester Cathedral – View of Aylesford Stone Bridge loop from Rochester

Road cycling routes

South East England

Rochester Cathedral – View of Aylesford Stone Bridge loop from Rochester

Moderate

3.6

(5)

89

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Rochester Cathedral – View of Aylesford Stone Bridge loop from Rochester

01:46

35.0km

310m

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: March 18, 2026

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After 0 m for 227 m

After 1.56 km for 248 m

After 34.8 km for 227 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

650 m

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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2

749 m

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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3

1.11 km

Tall Coniferous Tree Near the Castle

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful coniferous tree close to castle

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4

1.68 km

View of the River Medway

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

2.15 km

Fort Clarence

Highlight • Other

Fort Clarence was built between 1808 to 1812 to stop invaders gaining access from Maidstone road to the river Medway.

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6

4.21 km

Burham Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Great climb, normally quite Lane and great views of the river Medway at the top.

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7

19.5 km

View of Aylesford Stone Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

You cycle over a modern bridge but if you have the time, stop and see the views of the old stone bridge at Aylesford

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8

33.9 km

Rochester Bridge and Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Full gas

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35.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.7 km

3.08 km

2.00 km

361 m

338 m

285 m

225 m

Surfaces

22.6 km

11.1 km

970 m

229 m

< 100 m

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