Col du Skelly Monument – Skid Hill Lane View loop from Barbican

Col du Skelly Monument – Skid Hill Lane View loop from Barbican

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148

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Col du Skelly Monument – Skid Hill Lane View loop from Barbican

05:02

106km

1,200m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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22.2 km

Gateway to the Kent Lanes

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Gateway from London to the open Lanes of Kent

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22.5 km

Long Shaw

Forest

23.1 km

Baldwin Shaw

Forest

28.9 km

Col du Skelly Monument

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I actually made the monument to Paul who was a friend, fellow father (our kids went to school together), customer (Cadence) and fellow cyclist. I had seen a picture of …

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29.0 km

Col du Skelly (Beddlestead Lane climb)

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The road is very quiet with little motor traffic. The climb is a good test due to its inconsistency and length. The first kilometre of the climb is the toughest …

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32.7 km

View from the North Downs over the Weald of Kent

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This (of course) is not actually a view "of the North Downs": it is a view from the North Downs over the Weald of Kent. On a good day you …

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59.2 km

View of Bough Beech Reservoir from Ide Hill

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Spectacular views from the hilltop and freshly paved descent towards the reservoir.

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68.0 km

Pilgrims' Way Beside Squerryes Vineyard

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A short tree covered run of the Pilgrim's way with views of the valley below and running alongside the Squerryes vineyards.

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69.4 km

View of Kent Downs Vineyards

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One of many lovely views over vineyards along or close to the Pilgrim's Way.

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79.0 km

Skid Hill Lane View

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Skid Hill Lane sounds like it should be the home 30% gradients or a well-know crash site. But instead it is a very pleasant and largely quiet lane that will …

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