| Event Name: | Great Kent |
| Description: | Come and explore a varied landscape of ancient towns, gentle hills and unspoilt shingle beaches - and help to raise vital funds for the Canterbury Oast Trust at the same time!.
With a choice of two circular routes of 33 or 58 miles, this ride takes you over gentle wooded hills through unspoilt countryside to where the Garden of England meets the Sea.
Starting in Ashford, both routes head back in time across Romney Marsh. At Newchurch, the short route follows quiet country lanes through pretty villages, while the long route heads on towards the coast at St. Mary’s Bay and through the open landscape of the Denge and Walland marshes to the ancient ‘smuggler’s capital’ of Rye, bringing you back across the Isle of Oxney through Tenterden.
Long and short routes converge at the Rare Breeds Centre at Woodchurch, where you can take a well-earned break and learn more about the Canterbury Oast Trust’s valuable work.
PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR IMPORTANT ROUTE INFORMATION
Ride Details
Start North Park, Tannery Lane, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1PL
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Finish North Park, Tannery Lane, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1PL
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Distance Long Route:58 miles Short Route: 33 miles
Getting There: Car From South Coast A27 - A259 - A2070
All other directions - M20 J9
Getting There: Train Nearest station is Ashford International. Please check with operator regarding carriage of bikes.
National Rail Enquiries: 08457 484 950
www.nationalrail.co.uk
Start Times 8:00am to 9:30am at a time to suit you
Local Info ROUTE INFO: Both 35 and 60 mile routes are mostly flat with only 2 small hills (1 of which is steep) on the return section of the long route between Rye and Tenterden. Short (20m) section on both routes - near Woodchurch - is unsurfaced so road bike riders should take care at this point. Otherwise, both routes are 'on-road'. Hybrid (city-bikes) recommended.
www.visitkent.co.uk
Other Info Minimum age - long route 14 yrs
Mimimum age - short route 9 yrs
Cyclists under 16 must be accompanied by an adult over 18 and wear a cycle helmet.
Pricing Entry Pack (£16.00)
Kid's Entry (9-16yrs) (£7.00)
Student Entry (£10.00)
Team Entry (£15.00) |
| Type of Event: | Cycling - Bike Riding - Mountain Biking |
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| Event Location: | North Park |
| Event City: | Kent |
| Type of Venue: | Park - Garden - Open Space |
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| Event Start Date | 12-Jun-11 |