Suitable for mountain bikeSuitable for hybrid bikeSuitable for road bikeRegional cycle routeNational cycle routeParkingSuitable for familiesSuitable for beginners
Wealden Cycle Trail
Wealden Cycle TrailDownload
Route type
linear
Distance
42 mi67.2 km
Percentage on road
85%
Percentage off road
17%
Ride easy
7H
Ride steady
5h 15m
Ride strong
2h 50m
Start postcode
TN23 4UX, TN1 2SH
Town
Ashford
District
Ashford
Area
High Weald AONB
Nearest train station
Ashford International
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It is the perfect way to take in Kent’s quintessential scenery, complete with hops, apple orchards, oast houses, vineyards and picture postcard villages, such as Chilmington Green and Matfield.

Anybody who thinks Kent is flat might reconsider after this undulating journey, which is not recommended for novice riders.

For experienced cyclists keen to tackle the full run, which forms part of the well-signposted Sustrans National Route 18, there are dedicated cycle lanes, running alongside main roads in both Tunbridge Wells and Ashford.

However, there are shorter rides that allow cyclists to explore the Weald, in slightly more manageable chunks.

The main traffic free areas along National Route 18 are at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest and the Ashford Green Corridor – these offer perfect family cycling and are ideal locations for novices and young children.

Those interested in more challenging mountain bike routes along the way should try the 12 mile circuit around Bewl Water at Lamberhurst.

This journey has lovely views across the lake, the largest inland water in the South East.

 

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