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United Kingdom
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South East England
Kent
Dartford
Sutton-At-Hone And Hawley

Knatts Valley Road – Eynsford Ford and Bridge loop from Darenth

Moderate

4.4

(7)

63

riders

Knatts Valley Road – Eynsford Ford and Bridge loop from Darenth

01:48

38.6km

370m

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: February 23, 2026

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Kent Downs National Landscape

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6.61 km

Knatts Valley Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a great long road through a valley sitting between West Kingsdown, Farningham and Eynesford.

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18.9 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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25.0 km

Shoreham Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

It's a very short climb (about 1/3rd of a km) coming out of Shoreham towards Eynsford.

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4

25.4 km

Castle Farm Lavender Fields Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

A gentle climb along the valley heading from Eynesford into Shoreham

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26.6 km

There are beautiful views across the lavender farm if you come during summer, the whole valley becomes purple

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29.5 km

Eynsford Ford and Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Eynsford Ford reflects the traditional way used to cross a stream or small river, via a shallow point. It was an important crossing back in Roman times.

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30.9 km

Sparepenny Lane traverses along Eynsford Hill above the River Darent and the villages of Eynsford and Farningham. Darent Valley Path the long distance walking trail also follows this road so watch out for walkers.

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31.7 km

The white houses in the background are interesting. I've heard storys linking these to early American houses.
We are about 2 miles from Brands Hatch, on race days you can hear the motors.

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38.6 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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31.0 km

7.05 km

557 m

Surfaces

30.8 km

7.77 km

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