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South East England

Rochester Cathedral – Burham Road Climb loop from Rochester

Road cycling routes

South East England

Rochester Cathedral – Burham Road Climb loop from Rochester

Moderate

4.5

(4)

102

riders

Rochester Cathedral – Burham Road Climb loop from Rochester

02:26

49.9km

420m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 227 m

After 49.7 km for 227 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

650 m

View of Rochester Castle and Cathedral from Castle Hill

Highlight • Historical Site

Rochester is a great town for sightseeing and cafe stops, a must visit on a ride from London to Kent (or back). Castle Hill is one of the highlights, with a great view of the castle and the cathedral.

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2

749 m

Rochester Cathedral

Highlight • Monument

Rochester Cathedral was founded in 604 AD and is the second oldest cathedral in England, after Canterbury Cathedral. The building you see today broadly dates from the 11th century. Inside, …

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3

19.3 km

Quiet Country Road Near Village Hall

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Take the right hand fork passed the village hall.

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4

27.6 km

Cascade at West Malling Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

Great village to explore with tones of history.

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5

27.7 km

Cascade at Abbey Tower, West Malling

Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall

A pretty little tree lined road that runs under the railway line and main road.

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6

28.6 km

Clare Lane Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Just a short and gentle climb up through the village

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7

31.4 km

Easterfields Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a great little country lane through gorgeous fields

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8

45.0 km

Burham Road Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Great climb, normally quite Lane and great views of the river Medway at the top.

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B

49.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.9 km

2.69 km

2.03 km

859 m

361 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.2 km

17.8 km

936 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 6 October

16°C

8°C

96 %

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