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Beckenham Place Mansion – Gateway to the Kent Lanes loop from Hither Green

Beckenham Place Mansion – Gateway to the Kent Lanes loop from Hither Green

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Beckenham Place Mansion – Gateway to the Kent Lanes loop from Hither Green

04:56

103km

1,160m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: August 13, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 85.8 km for 88 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.24 km

Beckenham Place Mansion

Highlight • Cafe

A Palladian-style mansion that sits in the middle of the park, now a cultural centre and cafe. A fantastic spot to stop for coffee and a wander around. The paths …

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15.7 km

View of Keston Church

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cycle on the main road around this church for a smoother ascent just before the downhill towards London through Bromley.

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27.2 km

Shootfield Wood

Forest

35.9 km

View of Bough Beech Reservoir from Ide Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Spectacular views from the hilltop and freshly paved descent towards the reservoir.

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54.5 km

Mill Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A quiet little tree covered road surrounded by gorgeous fields

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64.3 km

Pilgrims Way: Otford to Row Dow Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A short climb up from the main road junction in Otford up to the junction for Row Dow. Not to challenging and a good warm up if you are planning to climb Row Dow.

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65.4 km

Otford Palace

Highlight • Historical Site

Lovely riding around otford, stop at the pond view cafe for some lovely food.

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68.9 km

This is a great climb that is featured in Simon Warren's 'Cycling Climbs of South East England'. Rated 5/10 it's a long and fairly tough climb to attempt after a long ride, even more fun as a descent ;-)

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70.3 km

Star Hill Wood

Forest

89.9 km

Gateway to the Kent Lanes

Highlight • Trail

Gateway from London to the open Lanes of Kent

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103 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

88.8 km

7.54 km

4.72 km

1.84 km

426 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

86.1 km

16.9 km

394 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Tuesday 1 September

21°C

16°C

40 %

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Beckenham Place Mansion – Gateway to the Kent Lanes loop from Hither Green

Beckenham Place Mansion

View of Keston Church

View of Bough Beech Reservoir from Ide Hill

Mill Lane

Pilgrims Way: Otford to Row Dow Climb

Otford Palace

Star Hill Climb

Gateway to the Kent Lanes

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