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Gravel Safari<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nDistance: 23.6 miles\/38km\ufeff<\/h4>\n\n\n\nAscent: \ufeff1225ft\/370m\ufeff<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThis route may be relatively short, but it\u2019s suitably challenging! This is a good option for those looking to give gravel a try for the first time that aren\u2019t looking for a free ride \u2013 if you want a workout, this is ideal! Starting out in Littlebourne you first turn off just before Howletts Zoo and venture down through to Bishopsbourne, Charlton Wood and then to Covet Wood for some monkeying around. This is a fun section to ride, as you\u2019ll venture up a couple of punchy climbs to be rewarded with some winding descents! From there you\u2019ll jump onto the bridle path back up to Kingston, continue up to the Adisham Water Tower and meander through the country lanes back up to Littlebourne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWye Not?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nDistance: 30.2 miles\/48.6km<\/h4>\n\n\n\nAscent: \ufeff2025ft\/620m<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Featuring the highest concentration of climbing, this route is aimed at being slightly more challenging. Taking in some varied terrain along the way, this one will keep you on your toes! Kicking things off in Brabourne, you quickly head across to West Wood where you\u2019ll find some postcard-worthy views, but don\u2019t take your eyes off the ball, we\u2019ve only just started! Once you\u2019re done there, it\u2019s onto Elhampark Wood for some more fun trails and then across to Knowler Farm. The furthest point on this route is just before Chartham, which you\u2019ll come to through the tree-covered country lanes. Then, you\u2019ll start to Wye-nd back down towards the Wye Nature Reserve via the picturesque Pilgrims Trail. From there, it\u2019s up and over the Nature Reserve and back down to the finish!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMarshland Meander<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nDistance:\ufeff 37.7 miles\/60.7km<\/h4>\n\n\n\nAscent:\ufeff 850ft\/260m\ufeff<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Looks can be deceiving \u2013 despite being the longest route it\u2019s also the flattest of the three, so if you\u2019re slightly elevation-averse or want to try something different this could be a good one to try! Starting in Hythe, the route takes in the best of what the marshes have to offer with the views across the sprawling flatlands being worth the effort to enjoy. You\u2019ll continue up to Woodchurch, winding through Orlestone Forest and then down to Ham Street Woods for some singletrack fun! From there it heads back across to Bonnington and runs alongside the Royal Military Canal all the way home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWant to check out some more of our favourite local routes? Head over to our Shop Rides & Local Routes<\/a> page to find out more! <\/h4>\n\n\n\nExplore our range of Gravel Bikes<\/a> or head in-store to check them out in the flesh.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n \ufeff<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Ascent: \ufeff1225ft\/370m\ufeff<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
This route may be relatively short, but it\u2019s suitably challenging! This is a good option for those looking to give gravel a try for the first time that aren\u2019t looking for a free ride \u2013 if you want a workout, this is ideal! Starting out in Littlebourne you first turn off just before Howletts Zoo and venture down through to Bishopsbourne, Charlton Wood and then to Covet Wood for some monkeying around. This is a fun section to ride, as you\u2019ll venture up a couple of punchy climbs to be rewarded with some winding descents! From there you\u2019ll jump onto the bridle path back up to Kingston, continue up to the Adisham Water Tower and meander through the country lanes back up to Littlebourne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Wye Not?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nDistance: 30.2 miles\/48.6km<\/h4>\n\n\n\nAscent: \ufeff2025ft\/620m<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Featuring the highest concentration of climbing, this route is aimed at being slightly more challenging. Taking in some varied terrain along the way, this one will keep you on your toes! Kicking things off in Brabourne, you quickly head across to West Wood where you\u2019ll find some postcard-worthy views, but don\u2019t take your eyes off the ball, we\u2019ve only just started! Once you\u2019re done there, it\u2019s onto Elhampark Wood for some more fun trails and then across to Knowler Farm. The furthest point on this route is just before Chartham, which you\u2019ll come to through the tree-covered country lanes. Then, you\u2019ll start to Wye-nd back down towards the Wye Nature Reserve via the picturesque Pilgrims Trail. From there, it\u2019s up and over the Nature Reserve and back down to the finish!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nMarshland Meander<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nDistance:\ufeff 37.7 miles\/60.7km<\/h4>\n\n\n\nAscent:\ufeff 850ft\/260m\ufeff<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Looks can be deceiving \u2013 despite being the longest route it\u2019s also the flattest of the three, so if you\u2019re slightly elevation-averse or want to try something different this could be a good one to try! Starting in Hythe, the route takes in the best of what the marshes have to offer with the views across the sprawling flatlands being worth the effort to enjoy. You\u2019ll continue up to Woodchurch, winding through Orlestone Forest and then down to Ham Street Woods for some singletrack fun! From there it heads back across to Bonnington and runs alongside the Royal Military Canal all the way home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWant to check out some more of our favourite local routes? Head over to our Shop Rides & Local Routes<\/a> page to find out more! <\/h4>\n\n\n\nExplore our range of Gravel Bikes<\/a> or head in-store to check them out in the flesh.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n \ufeff<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Ascent: \ufeff2025ft\/620m<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Distance:\ufeff 37.7 miles\/60.7km<\/h4>\n\n\n\nAscent:\ufeff 850ft\/260m\ufeff<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Looks can be deceiving \u2013 despite being the longest route it\u2019s also the flattest of the three, so if you\u2019re slightly elevation-averse or want to try something different this could be a good one to try! Starting in Hythe, the route takes in the best of what the marshes have to offer with the views across the sprawling flatlands being worth the effort to enjoy. You\u2019ll continue up to Woodchurch, winding through Orlestone Forest and then down to Ham Street Woods for some singletrack fun! From there it heads back across to Bonnington and runs alongside the Royal Military Canal all the way home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Want to check out some more of our favourite local routes? Head over to our Shop Rides & Local Routes<\/a> page to find out more! <\/h4>\n\n\n\nExplore our range of Gravel Bikes<\/a> or head in-store to check them out in the flesh.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n \ufeff<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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\ufeff<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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