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United Kingdom
England
South East England
Kent
Sevenoaks
Chiddingstone

Forest Way – Tapner's Bridleway loop from Penshurst

Moderate

5.0

(1)

7

riders

Forest Way – Tapner's Bridleway loop from Penshurst

02:30

34.6km

510m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 24.6 km for 94 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.27 km

Penshurst Road Climb With View of Penshurst Place

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

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2

3.11 km

Leicester Arms Pub

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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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3

8.03 km

Hobbs Hill Farm Bridleway Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Steep descent down to Hobbs Hill Farm. Very muddy section at the top off Bassetts Lane. Nice section with views through Top Hill Wood then a steep descent down a …

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12.7 km

Lyewood Common

Forest

5

13.6 km

Forest Way

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6

17.9 km

The Junction Inn

Highlight • Pub

beer and food :)

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24.6 km

Shadwell

Forest

8

28.4 km

Tapner's Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Great stretch of bridleway though woodland and fields. Firm gravel surface. A bit rutted towards the bottom of the hill through Tapner's Wood due to erosion from rainwater. Great views. …

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9

34.4 km

Penshurst Railway Station

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If you need to get back to London or have a mechanical problem there are regular trains from here.

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34.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.8 km

6.55 km

5.94 km

1.66 km

481 m

118 m

Surfaces

17.9 km

5.16 km

4.47 km

4.39 km

1.43 km

1.25 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

28°C

14°C

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