Penshurst Road Climb – Fordcombe Hill Climb loop from Tunbridge Wells

Penshurst Road Climb – Fordcombe Hill Climb loop from Tunbridge Wells

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4.3

(10)

122

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Penshurst Road Climb – Fordcombe Hill Climb loop from Tunbridge Wells

01:04

23.0km

270m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

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High Weald National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.89 km

Penshurst Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Starting from the river Medway this climb runs up the hill and around the corner, good fun and great scenery

Tip by

11.3 km

Fir Tree House Tea Rooms

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic cake, highly recommend a stop here if you have a chance.

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11.4 km

Leicester Arms Pub

Highlight • Pub

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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11.5 km

Penshurst Shop, Post Office and Petrol Station

Highlight • Rest Area

A small friendly shop with water and snacks available.

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13.5 km

View of the High Weald Countryside from The Spotted Dog Car Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

13.9 km

Saints Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

About 6%

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14.7 km

Fordcombe Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A nice climb on quiet country roads up from the river into Fordcombe

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18.2 km

The Hare Gastropub

Highlight • Pub

Great restaurant

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23.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

8.11 km

1.54 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.9 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

16°C

8°C

96 %

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Penshurst Road Climb – Fordcombe Hill Climb loop from Tunbridge Wells

Penshurst Road Climb

Fir Tree House Tea Rooms

Leicester Arms Pub

Penshurst Shop, Post Office and Petrol Station

View of the High Weald Countryside from The Spotted Dog Car Park

Saints Hill Climb

Fordcombe Hill Climb

The Hare Gastropub

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