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Wooded Section of Steep Byway – Nettle Descent loop from Faversham

Wooded Section of Steep Byway – Nettle Descent loop from Faversham

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Wooded Section of Steep Byway – Nettle Descent loop from Faversham

01:51

28.8km

320m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: March 7, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 1.05 km for 182 m

Discouraged

After 27.7 km for 182 m

Discouraged

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.87 km

Woodland Trail in Kent Downs National Landscape

Highlight • Forest

Great cut through really great for MTBs/tourers

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5.17 km

Wooded Section of Steep Byway

Highlight • Forest

Ancient link road with beautiful arbor

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15.3 km

Grassy Bridleway Descent Into the Woods

Highlight • Forest

An excellent short cut avoiding the main roads. Leads you straight into quite a techy section of thick broadleaf woodland

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16.2 km

Spuckles & Kennelling Woods

Forest

17.0 km

Forest Trail in Kent Downs National Landscape

Highlight • Forest

Wooded Section between field. Often used by horses so can get lumpy in the Winter

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19.3 km

Nettle Descent

Highlight • Forest

Avoid late summer rides here

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22.3 km

Field Crossing in Kent Downs National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Look out for the sheep droppings!

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25.9 km

Kent Downs National Landscape

Highlight • Natural Monument

28.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.2 km

9.24 km

1.17 km

952 m

175 m

Surfaces

16.5 km

8.42 km

3.42 km

475 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Friday 29 May

27°C

14°C

13 %

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Wooded Section of Steep Byway – Nettle Descent loop from Faversham

Woodland Trail in Kent Downs National Landscape

Wooded Section of Steep Byway

Grassy Bridleway Descent Into the Woods

Forest Trail in Kent Downs National Landscape

Nettle Descent

Field Crossing in Kent Downs National Landscape

Kent Downs National Landscape

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