View of Keston Church – The Downe Yew loop from Sydenham

View of Keston Church – The Downe Yew loop from Sydenham

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View of Keston Church – The Downe Yew loop from Sydenham

01:24

32.6km

270m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.38 km

Smooth Flat Road in South London

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Great for getting in the zone

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12.7 km

View of Layhams Road Valley from Jackass Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

Jackass Lane looking over the green valley to Layhams Road - a great spot for a photo, especially at sunset.

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13.3 km

Tree-Lined Country Lane

Highlight • Cycleway

Cars can be a bit zoomy here

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13.3 km

View of Keston Church

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cycle on the main road around this church for a smoother ascent just before the downhill towards London through Bromley.

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15.6 km

The Downe Yew

Highlight • Natural Monument

One of the Great Trees of London

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16.2 km

Down House – Charles Darwin's Home

Highlight • Historical Site

A piece of Kent history;

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32.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.5 km

3.77 km

3.47 km

765 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.4 km

185 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

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Thursday 29 October

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View of Keston Church – The Downe Yew loop from Sydenham

Smooth Flat Road in South London

View of Layhams Road Valley from Jackass Lane

Tree-Lined Country Lane

View of Keston Church

The Downe Yew

Down House – Charles Darwin's Home

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