National Cycle Route 17
Description
This super ride follows National Cycle route 17 and sections of the
North Downs Way
and the
Pilgrims Way
. There are several off road sections along these two trails making for a largely traffic free ride through the beautiful Kent countryside.
The route starts off near Ashford train station and follows the River Great Stour towards Kennington. You then head into the fabulous North Downs countryside, passing
Eastwell Park
- a former royal residence where the original gatehouse of Eastwell Towers is a popular photo shot. You then head through Westwell downs on your way to
Charing
where you will find the interesting Archbishop's Palace, said to contain the stone on which John the Baptist was beheaded.
National Cycle Route 17 Ordnance Survey Map
- view and print off detailed OS map
National Cycle Route 17 Aerial Photo View Map
Distance
31 miles (50 km)
Difficulty
***
Joining Routes
Pilgrims Way
,
Hollingbourne
,
White Horse Wood Country Park
,
Detling Hill
,
Eastwell Park Lake
,
Harrietsham
,
National Cycle Route 177
Memory Map Route
Ashford to Rochester.mmo
(right click - 'Save As')
GPX File
Ashford to Rochester.gpx
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Elevation
Route Photos
Ashford
Eastwell Towers
Between Eastwell and Westwell on North Downs Way
Archbishop's Palace - Charing
Hollingbourne
Rochester Castle
Photos are copyrighted by their owners
Map (Route in Red)
Aerial Photo View of this route
Photos are copyrighted by their owners
Photos are copyrighted by their owners