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The Hoo Peninsula loop from Rochester

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The Hoo Peninsula loop from Rochester

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The Hoo Peninsula loop from Rochester

02:07

34.3km

230m

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: June 7, 2024

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.22 km for 352 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.01 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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17.5 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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25.2 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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32.9 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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34.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.9 km

6.75 km

4.08 km

292 m

278 m

Surfaces

17.2 km

15.7 km

840 m

590 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (60 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 27 May

29°C

14°C

14 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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The Hoo Peninsula loop from Rochester

Upper Upnor village

Cooling Castle Gatehouse

Higham Lakes

Rochester Cathedral

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