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Hever Castle & Gardens – Chiddingstone Village loop from Cowden

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Hever Castle & Gardens – Chiddingstone Village loop from Cowden

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Hever Castle & Gardens – Chiddingstone Village loop from Cowden

01:44

26.5km

370m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: April 19, 2026

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High Weald National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.16 km

Hever Castle & Gardens

Highlight • Castle

This is a beautiful 13th century castle which was famous for being home to Anne Boleyn.

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4.27 km

Henry VIII Pub

Highlight • Restaurant

This is a good place to stop for lunch or for a quick drink on your ride.

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9.42 km

Chiddingstone Hoath

Highlight • Natural

Pleasant country lane with not too much motorised traffic.

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13.6 km

Leicester Arms Pub

Highlight • Pub

The pub has a nice garden at the rear which is perfect for cyclists looking to take a break. They are also very friendly and were happy to fill my …

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13.7 km

Fir Tree House Tea Rooms

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic cake, highly recommend a stop here if you have a chance.

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13.7 km

Penshurst Road Climb With View of Penshurst Place

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A long but gentle climb with views of and alongside Penshurst Place.

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20.9 km

Chiddingstone Stores and Post Office

Highlight • Rest Area

A little shop that sells water and snacks, a handy stop if you need to refill your bidon.

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20.9 km

Chiddingstone Village

Highlight • Historical Site

A 16th/17th century typical one street village owned by the National Trust.

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24.9 km

Buck Hurst

Forest

26.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.2 km

264 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.2 km

4.04 km

275 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

26°C

15°C

0 %

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Hever Castle & Gardens – Chiddingstone Village loop from Cowden

Hever Castle & Gardens

Henry VIII Pub

Chiddingstone Hoath

Leicester Arms Pub

Fir Tree House Tea Rooms

Penshurst Road Climb With View of Penshurst Place

Chiddingstone Stores and Post Office

Chiddingstone Village

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