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Ashford to Rochester |
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Description |
 This super ride follows NCN route 17 and sections of the North Downs Way and the Pilgrim's 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.
The route continues through Harrietsham and Detling, before heading into Rochester where you finish near the iconic castle by the River Medway.
Please see the map below for a basic overview of this route or click here to see a photographic aerial view with points of interest and photographs
 Route Map  Aerial Photo View
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Distance | 31 miles (50 km) |
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Difficulty | *** |
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Memory Map Route | Ashford to Rochester.mmo (right click - 'Save As') |
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GPX File | Ashford to Rochester.gpx (right click - 'Save As')
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Elevation |  Ashford Rochester |
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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
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Map (Route in Red)
Aerial Photo View of this route
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