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Furnace Pond – Ruck's Wood Woodland Path loop from Matfield

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Furnace Pond – Ruck's Wood Woodland Path loop from Matfield

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Furnace Pond – Ruck's Wood Woodland Path loop from Matfield

00:50

13.0km

160m

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 26, 2026

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High Weald National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.46 km

View of Paddock Wood and the Weald

Highlight • Viewpoint

Highly recommended! This is a fantastic viewpoint looking down into Paddock Wood and across the valley towards Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and around.

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5.05 km

Furnace Pond

Highlight • Natural Monument

Water from this pond once pond once powered one of the largest iron works in the Weald employing over 200 men. In 1614 its owner, John Brown, was granted the monopoly of making iron and brass guns for the navy.

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6.00 km

The Heath Stores

Highlight • Rest Area

A fab little shop, handy if you need to buy water or some snacks.

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7.77 km

Ruck's Wood Woodland Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Between Tong Road in the west and Lamberhurst Road in the east, the National Cycle Route passes through a beautiful woodland, both orchards and Ruck's Wood.

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10.4 km

Oast Houses

Highlight • Historical Site

Oast Houses are iconic symbols of the Kent countryside. They were used to dry hops for brewing beer. The hops would be on the drying floor above the kiln below.

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11.2 km

The Hopbine

Highlight • Pub

It's a pub... right at the top of a nasty hill, what more could you dream of?

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13.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

243 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

2.37 km

184 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Friday 21 August

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Furnace Pond – Ruck's Wood Woodland Path loop from Matfield

View of Paddock Wood and the Weald

Furnace Pond

The Heath Stores

Ruck's Wood Woodland Path

Oast Houses

The Hopbine

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