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Rochester Cathedral – View over the River Medway loop from Meopham

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Rochester Cathedral – View over the River Medway loop from Meopham

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Rochester Cathedral – View over the River Medway loop from Meopham

03:04

50.1km

400m

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: February 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 34.1 km for 78 m

After 35.4 km for 85 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.2 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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19.0 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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21.4 km

View of Cooling Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

From Higham out to cooling castle is a great stretch of road for cycling.

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30.3 km

Upper Upnor village

Highlight • Castle

A quaint hidden village on the banks of the Medway with two pubs and a riverside castle.

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33.5 km

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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35.4 km

Rochester Castle has defended the London Road, a strategically-important crossing of the River Medway, for centuries. The impressive 12th-century tower, which is the castle's most prominent feature, is one of …

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38.2 km

View over the River Medway

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The River Medway flows 70 miles (113 km) through Kent and Sussex. The river bends through rural areas such as the North Downs.

Ancient sites, such as the Medway megaliths, …

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50.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.0 km

7.48 km

3.73 km

1.52 km

332 m

Surfaces

33.1 km

16.3 km

593 m

117 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 7 May

18°C

5°C

4 %

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Rochester Cathedral – View over the River Medway loop from Meopham

Higham Lakes

Cooling Castle Gatehouse

View of Cooling Castle

Upper Upnor village

View of Rochester Bridge

Rochester Cathedral

Rochester Castle

View over the River Medway

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