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South East England

Higham Lakes – Cooling Castle Gatehouse loop from Strood

Road cycling routes

South East England

Higham Lakes – Cooling Castle Gatehouse loop from Strood

Moderate

80

riders

Higham Lakes – Cooling Castle Gatehouse loop from Strood

02:01

42.4km

350m

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: April 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 244 m

After 42.2 km for 244 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

954 m

Unpaved Trail Through Woodland

Highlight • Forest

2

6.14 km

Higham Lakes

Highlight • Natural

Higham lakes are a lovely spot in Higham Park's gardens. The regal estate, created in 1320, was home to the De Hegham family for many years. Various legendary guests have …

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3

11.0 km

Rye Street and Common Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A quiet road round the back of Cliffe. Might have to share it with a horse occasionally but I've only ever seen one car on this road.

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4

16.3 km

Buckholt Lane Climb

Highlight • Climb

Nice climb and nice views of the river Thames

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5

21.2 km

Quiet Lanes

Highlight • Cycleway

Road surface can be a bit poor, and busy at commuting times

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6

24.6 km

Cooling Castle Gatehouse

Highlight • Monument

Cooling castle is a 14th century quadrangle castle, built to defend french raids on the Thames estuary.

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B

42.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.7 km

3.74 km

2.84 km

1.54 km

411 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.6 km

7.49 km

276 m

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Thursday 25 June

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