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Rochester Cathedral – Cooling Castle Gatehouse loop from Chatham

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United Kingdom
England
South East England

Rochester Cathedral – Cooling Castle Gatehouse loop from Chatham

Moderate

3.1

(10)

111

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Rochester Cathedral – Cooling Castle Gatehouse loop from Chatham

03:11

52.6km

360m

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: April 7, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.27 km for 85 m

After 3.51 km for 78 m

After 49.6 km for 97 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.29 km

Rochester Castle

Highlight • Castle

Rochester Castle has defended the London Road, a strategically-important crossing of the River Medway, for centuries. The impressive 12th-century tower, which is the castle's most prominent feature, is one of …

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2

2.49 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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3

4.14 km

View of Rochester Bridge

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4

7.24 km

Upper Upnor village

Highlight • Castle

A quaint hidden village on the banks of the Medway with two pubs and a riverside castle.

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5

29.4 km

View of Cooling Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

From Higham out to cooling castle is a great stretch of road for cycling.

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6

31.8 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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7

39.5 km

Higham Lakes

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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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8

49.7 km

B

52.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.4 km

5.11 km

2.89 km

2.75 km

499 m

Surfaces

39.2 km

11.4 km

1.70 km

232 m

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Wednesday 6 May

14°C

7°C

23 %

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