Bromley Under 5 miles Cycle Route Profiles
Nash Mini Circuit (1.4 mile cycle route)
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| Bridleway View |
Start - A bridleway in Coney Hall, West Wickham. On road parking is available at the start.
Description – This is a 1.4 mile cycle loop that is a great first off roader for kids. Although not part of the cycle, The Fox and The Greyhound Public Houses are ½ a mile away at the top of Fox Lane. You will either be cycling on bridleway or relatively quiet lanes. If you don’t want your children to cycle on a road, turn round at the end of the bridleway and cycle back the way you came. It will prove to be a fun downhill ride. Make sure all brakes are in good condition.
Where this cycle route goes through/near – Nash, Keston and Coney Hall
Ratings· Club Cyclists – Not for you
· Regular Cyclists – Not for you
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Beginners/Occasional Cyclists – Suitable, and it’s also great for kids who are competent cyclists
Biggin Hill Mini Circuit (1.7 mile cycle route)
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| Bridleway View |
Start - A byway in Westerham Hill. Parking is available at the start.
Description - This is a nice flat cycle of 1.7 miles on a byway, lane, bridleway and track. The pub at the start has a children’s playground. The bridleway is wide and flat but be aware that electric fencing has been installed in some places.
Where this cycle route goes through/near – Biggin Hill
Ratings
· Club Cyclists – Not for you· Regular Cyclists – Not for you
· Beginners/Occasional Cyclists – Suitable, and it’s also great for kids who are competent cyclists
Westerham Heights (3 mile cycle route)
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| View across the Downs |
Start - Westerham Heights Garden Centre opposite The Spinning Wheel Public House, Grays Rd, Hawley Corner, Westerham Hill, Kent TN16 2HX (01959 572622). Parking is also available in Tatsfield Road.
Description – This is a 3 mile cycle loop that starts and finishes at Westerham Heights Garden Centre, opposite The Spinning Wheel Public House. There are some gradients here that may test you. You will either be cycling on relatively quiet lanes or bridleways with some nice views across the North Downs.
Where this cycle route goes through/near – Biggin Hill and Tatsfield
Ratings·
Club Cyclists – Not for you
· Regular Cyclists – Not for you
· Beginners/Occasional Cyclists – Suitable, but not easy
Chelsfield Lanes Cycle ‘B’ (3.8 mile cycle route)
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| The Five Bells Public House |
Start - The Five Bells Public House, Church Road, Chelsfield, Orpington, Kent BR6 7RE (01689 821044). Parking is available in Chelsfield.
Description – This 3.8 mile circuit is on single lane roads or quiet country lanes. There are 2 pubs en-route: The Five Bells in Chelsfield at the start and The Rock and Fountain just before Well Hill. Soon after the start, the road rises steeply and you may need to walk with your bike for 200-300 yards. This circuit is a shortened version (and avoiding a busy road) of Chelsfield Lanes Cycle ‘A’ which is available in the 5-10 mile pack.
Where this cycle route goes through/near – Chelsfield
Ratings· Club Cyclists – Not for you
· Regular Cyclists – It’s short but not easy
· Beginners/Occasional Cyclists – Suitable, but not easy
