Penshurst Road Climb – Penshurst Place loop from Southborough

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Penshurst Road Climb – Penshurst Place loop from Southborough

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Penshurst Road Climb – Penshurst Place loop from Southborough

01:20

21.1km

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: July 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.26 km for 71 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.00 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

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4.24 km

Penshurst Place

Highlight • Castle

The ancestral home of the Sidney family and birthplace of the Elizabethan poet Sir Phillip Sidney, Penshurst Place is a grand manor set in beautiful gardens. There is a cafe …

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4.29 km

St John the Baptist Church, Penshurst

Highlight • Historical Site

A beautiful church with the entrance to the Sidney Chapel and Vault on show.

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4.51 km

Fir Tree House Tea Rooms

Highlight • Cafe

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

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4.56 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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4.68 km

Penshurst Shop, Post Office and Petrol Station

Highlight • Rest Area

A small friendly shop with water and snacks available.

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11.2 km

All Saints Church, Langton Green

Highlight • Historical Site

Designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, this church underwent a repair in 1863 to a version of the Early English Style, which was considered the only truly Christian style during the time of the Gothic Revival.

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