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South East England

Tonbridge And Malling

Pilgrims Way – Plaxtol Climb loop from West Malling

Road cycling routes

South East England

Tonbridge And Malling

Pilgrims Way – Plaxtol Climb loop from West Malling

Moderate

4.5

(2)

56

riders

Pilgrims Way – Plaxtol Climb loop from West Malling

02:00

42.3km

460m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

Tips

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

6.51 km

Pilgrims Way

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

One of the best stretches of road in the south-east. Rolling without being hilly, the surface is mostly good and the views are exceptional. You can ride Pilgrims Way on and off all the way to Canterbury.

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24.6 km

Broomfield wood

Forest

3

25.9 km

The Plough, Ivy Hatch

Highlight • Pub

This is an excellent little spot, perfect for cyclists and walkers with bike parking and plenty of tables outside at the front and rear. They have a simple but excellent menu with fantastic coffee. It's a must stop for cyclists!

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4

26.1 km

Plaxtol Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Passing through the village of Plaxtol in Kent this is a fun and not too tough climb.

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5

32.7 km

View of the Kent Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fantastic views across the countryside here

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6

35.1 km

Potash Lane Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

This is a short and gentle climb out of St Mary's Platt into the Kent countryside.

Tip by

7

39.1 km

Teston Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A nice long climb from Offham in Malling

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8

41.8 km

Cascade at West Malling Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

Great village to explore with tones of history.

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B

42.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.6 km

1.56 km

911 m

129 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.1 km

7.91 km

280 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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