Rochester Cathedral – Vigo Hill Climb loop from Rochester

Rochester Cathedral – Vigo Hill Climb loop from Rochester

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Rochester Cathedral – Vigo Hill Climb loop from Rochester

02:15

44.3km

440m

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: October 8, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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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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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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1.74 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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3.97 km

View of the River Medway from Medway Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

View of the River Medway from the Medway Bridge cycle path. The cycle path is segregated from the A2 so you can stop to take a photo or peer over the edge. Just watch for other cyclists and runners

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7.58 km

Warren Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Quiet cruise down into Cruxton with nice wide roads and lots of visibility

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13.2 km

View of the Kent Downs Countryside

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

16.8 km

Harvel Duck Pond

Lake

20.8 km

Vigo Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a really great climb through the Kentish north downs that just keeps getting steeper and steeper, peaking out at about 22% as you pass under the bridge.

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