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Matfield House – Ruck's Wood Woodland Path loop from Pembury

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Matfield House – Ruck's Wood Woodland Path loop from Pembury

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Matfield House – Ruck's Wood Woodland Path loop from Pembury

01:40

26.3km

310m

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 13, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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High Weald National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.54 km

Matfield House

Highlight • Monument

Matfield House is a handsome Grade I-listed manor overlooking the village green. The house was built in 1728 and is set within idyllic gardens. The associated stable block is also Grade I-listed. For more information, visit: matfieldhouse.uk.

Tip by

4.66 km

Lily Pond with View of Village Green

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good photo spot

Tip by

7.00 km

The Bull Pub

Highlight • Other

This pub has self catering accommodation if you need somewhere to stay

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7.02 km

Traditional Cottage in Brenchley

Highlight • Historical Site

7.73 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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15.7 km

Parsonage Wood

Forest

17.7 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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20.4 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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26.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.9 km

1.31 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.9 km

10.3 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 11 July

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Matfield House – Ruck's Wood Woodland Path loop from Pembury

Matfield House

Lily Pond with View of Village Green

The Bull Pub

Traditional Cottage in Brenchley

View of Paddock Wood and the Weald

Ruck's Wood Woodland Path

Oast Houses

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