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Scenic Country Lane – St Thomas à Becket Church loop from Appledore

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Scenic Country Lane – St Thomas à Becket Church loop from Appledore

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Scenic Country Lane – St Thomas à Becket Church loop from Appledore

02:49

49.9km

70m

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: May 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.8 km for 130 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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18.8 km

Newchurch Advanced Landing Ground

Highlight • Historical Site

Royal Air Force Newchurch or RAF Newchurch was a temporary Second World War airfield at Newchurch, Kent. It was a base for a Hawker Tempest wing

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28.6 km

Romney Cycles

Highlight • Rest Area

Local bike shop with good knowledgeable team. Family run.

Good opening hours 7 days a week.

Next door to the petrol station in the high street.

Thursday evening social ride for the roadies and a Wednesday evening mountain bike social.

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28.8 km

St Nicholas Church, New Romney

Highlight • Historical Site

A gorgeous old church in the centre of Romney

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34.3 km

The Rose and Crown Pub

Highlight • Pub

Seating outside

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35.8 km

Scenic Country Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

A brilliant little road to ride along with great views of the countryside

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41.8 km

Ruins

46.1 km

St Thomas à Becket Church

Highlight • Historical Site

No special tip. It’s a very atmospheric looking place. See Russell Thorndyke, Novelist.

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49.0 km

View of Romney Marsh

Highlight • Viewpoint

Terrific views over the vast flat wetlands of Romney Marsh along one of the best cycling routes in Kent. This near totally flat route joins up with Cycle Route 2, which leads to Camber. Alternatively, the headland of Romney March, Dungeness, can be reached via Lydd.

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50.0 km

The Black Lion Pub

Highlight • Pub

Great, friendly pub serving delicious local cider

Tip by

49.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.6 km

727 m

445 m

144 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.2 km

2.67 km

144 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 3 July

25°C

13°C

0 %

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Scenic Country Lane – St Thomas à Becket Church loop from Appledore

Newchurch Advanced Landing Ground

Romney Cycles

St Nicholas Church, New Romney

The Rose and Crown Pub

Scenic Country Lane

St Thomas à Becket Church

View of Romney Marsh

The Black Lion Pub

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