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Plaxtol Village – Bank Lane Climb loop from Tonbridge School

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South East England

Plaxtol Village – Bank Lane Climb loop from Tonbridge School

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Plaxtol Village – Bank Lane Climb loop from Tonbridge School

01:26

22.6km

260m

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: August 27, 2026

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

5.92 km

Plaxtol Village

Highlight • Settlement

Lovely houses and Oast Houses

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2

5.99 km

Plaxtol Parish Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Plaxtol Parish Church was built in 1649. It is the only church in Kent built during the Interregnum (1649-1660) and one of only three in England. The tower was added in 1654

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3

7.81 km

The Plough, Ivy Hatch

Highlight • Pub

This is an excellent little spot, perfect for cyclists and walkers with bike parking and plenty of tables outside at the front and rear. They have a simple but excellent menu with fantastic coffee. It's a must stop for cyclists!

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9.12 km

Broomfield wood

Forest

5

10.1 km

Quiet Country Lane in Kent Downs

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A quiet little road with trees towering overhead very gently climbing up and down.

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6

12.0 km

Carter's Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Another one of those punishing Kentish North Downs hills which just keeps getting steeper and steeper with no relief until you finally reach the top

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7

14.6 km

Bank Lane Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A scenic little road surrounded by trees

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B

22.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.5 km

2.92 km

2.04 km

1.06 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.4 km

4.18 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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