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Burham Road Climb – Hollingbourne Hill Climb loop from Rochester

Burham Road Climb – Hollingbourne Hill Climb loop from Rochester

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Burham Road Climb – Hollingbourne Hill Climb loop from Rochester

02:59

66.3km

550m

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: May 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 227 m

After 66.1 km for 241 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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650 m

View of Rochester Castle and Cathedral from Castle Hill

Highlight • Historical Site

Rochester is a great town for sightseeing and cafe stops, a must visit on a ride from London to Kent (or back). Castle Hill is one of the highlights, with a great view of the castle and the cathedral.

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1.63 km

Fort Clarence

Highlight • Other

Fort Clarence was built between 1808 to 1812 to stop invaders gaining access from Maidstone road to the river Medway.

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3.70 km

Burham Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Great climb, normally quite Lane and great views of the river Medway at the top.

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18.6 km

Pilgrims Way Between Boxley and Detling

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Quiet road along the Kent Downs

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20.9 km

Pilgrims' Way Segment, Kent Downs National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A historical route taken by pilgrims to the shrine of Thomas Becket at Canterbury, Kent

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27.1 km

Hollingbourne Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

One of Kent's most famous climbs out of Hollingbourne, with an avg. gradient of around 9% and max of 20%

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33.6 km

Bredgar Farm Shop & Tea Room

Highlight • Rest Area

Great place to stop for breakfast and lunch.

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46.4 km

Raspberry Hill Lane Sunset Ride

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Raspberry Hill Lane is a lovely quiet road linking Iwade and Lower Halstow. It overlooks Funton Creek, which is part of the River Medway. It’s a fantastic bird watching spot …

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64.1 km

Cave Entrance

66.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.4 km

4.31 km

2.94 km

1.19 km

361 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

56.2 km

9.17 km

919 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 28 May

26°C

16°C

24 %

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Burham Road Climb – Hollingbourne Hill Climb loop from Rochester

View of Rochester Castle and Cathedral from Castle Hill

Fort Clarence

Burham Road Climb

Pilgrims Way Between Boxley and Detling

Pilgrims' Way Segment, Kent Downs National Landscape

Hollingbourne Hill Climb

Bredgar Farm Shop & Tea Room

Raspberry Hill Lane Sunset Ride

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