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South East England

Tonbridge And Malling

Rochester Cathedral – View of Aylesford Stone Bridge loop from West Malling

Road cycling routes

South East England

Tonbridge And Malling

Rochester Cathedral – View of Aylesford Stone Bridge loop from West Malling

Moderate

4.5

(6)

114

riders

Rochester Cathedral – View of Aylesford Stone Bridge loop from West Malling

01:46

38.2km

310m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.33 km for 102 m

After 32.3 km for 102 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

544 m

Cascade at West Malling Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

Great village to explore with tones of history.

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2

647 m

Cascade at Abbey Tower, West Malling

Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall

A pretty little tree lined road that runs under the railway line and main road.

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3

14.0 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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4

18.4 km

Rochester Bridge and Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Full gas

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5

19.2 km

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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6

19.3 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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7

20.3 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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8

32.4 km

View of Aylesford Stone Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

You cycle over a modern bridge but if you have the time, stop and see the views of the old stone bridge at Aylesford

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B

38.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.4 km

3.95 km

1.87 km

1.46 km

290 m

286 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.2 km

6.75 km

279 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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