Month: April 2020

Hilly but great lanes south via Penhurst, Ninfield where you turn right off a short section of the A269 onto the Hooe Road (B2095) Farm Shop and café on the right. Continue and turn left onto a lane running parallel to the B2095 (a quieter option) and left after 1

A hilly level 3 ride mainly on quiet roads with great views. Refreshment will hopefully be available at the Hub or Castle in Bodiam or the cafe in Robertsbridge once the restrictions are lifted. We cycled this route in late April, in the sun, at it’s best. The route is

Note: This route is work in progress and liable to change – please visit https://www.cyclinguk.org/article/north-downs-way-new-gpx-route for up to date information. Cycling UK’s Riders’ Route for the North Downs Way is a largely off-road route which will take you over 150 miles from Farnham in Surrey to Dover in Kent.  The

Rye via Appledore circular. Starting at Rye Station this ride weaves through delightful quiet country lanes. The ride takes you via Peasmarsh, Beckley and Wittersham to Appledore. Appledore is ideal for a stop as you have Miss Mollet’s or the Black Lion Pub. After leaving Appledore you cycle via Stone

A varied scenic loop mainly in quiet lanes via Rushlake Green (shop) Herstmonceux Science Centre (3/4 mile bridle path here with several gates) to cut through to the Wartling Road. At the Lamb pub at Wartling you turn left onto Horseshoe Lane – a real gem, to the B2095 which

A mixed terrain ride from Little Common , first half, flat over the levels followed by some nasty little hills in the Wealden section. The ride was done and very much enjoyed in the sun during the lockdown so no coffee stop. We would suggest a short re-route via Lime

An undulating scenic ride to the Lime Cross garden centre cafe near Windmill Hill. Lots of junction turns on the lanes out so you need to watch the route carefully.

A scenic route with a few steep climbs but rewarded with great views. Enjoy cake and coffee and the grounds at Ashburnham place before returning via a few different lanes to Robertsbridge.

This undulating route takes you further north east than route 1 from Robertsbridge to approach Bedgebury Pinetum from the eastern side. There is about 1m or so main road. Strava wouldn’t save the track into the Bedgebury  so if you want go in and have a cup of tea at the

This undulating route takes you north east from Robertsbridge to approach Bedgebury Pinetum from the eastern side. Take care on the B2244 (Hawkhurst road) although its a straight road traffic tends to be fast. Strava wouldn’t save the track into the Bedgebury  so if you want go in and have a