Recommended cycle routes
Take time to explore some of England’s finest countryside. We have our bikes stationed at a select number of partner venues across West Kent & East Sussex. You can simply turn up and go for a bike ride on a pay as you go hourly basis using a mobile phone app (Linka Go). Alternatively, we can deliver bikes in advance to many more venues or directly to where you want for the day or longer. Have a browse of some of our favourite routes below to help get you inspired. Your countryside adventure awaits…
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We are in the process of selling ex rental bikes and accessories. There are some great offers to be had and so don’t miss out. Please note anything sold must be collected (we are based near Penshurst in Kent).
The Tudor Trail
In West Kent – The Tudor Trail is a family friendly, mainly off-road cycle route running between the stunning Penshurst Place & Gardens and Tonbridge Motte and Bailey castle.
Suitability:
Mainly easy cycling bar one steep hill (well worth it for the view!)
Penshurst Place & Gardens – Penshurst
Please note we can also deliver bespoke orders of bikes to these venues also if hiring for the day. Click here to enquire.
The Plough – Leigh
Chiddingstone castle – Near Edenbridge
Bore Place – Near Edenbridge
The Poacher & Partridge – Near Tonbridge
We can also deliver to Tonbridge station
Note we can also deliver bespoke orders of bikes to Penshurst Place where we already have other bikes stationed if wanted too.
To download a pdf of the route guide – Tudor Trail Map
Overview
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Connecting route to the Plough
The Forest Way
In East Sussex – The Forest Way is a family friendly, off-road cycle route running between Groombridge just to the East or Tunbridge Wells and East Grinstead via Hartfield (famous for Winnie the Pooh)
Suitability:
Mainly easy cycling suitable for the whole family as well as child seats and tagalongs.
The Spa Valley Railway station platform in Groombridge
Tablehurst Farm and Cafe in Forest Row
Please note we can also deliver bespoke orders of bikes to these venues also if hiring for the day. Click here to enquire.
The Anchor pub in Hartfield
Tunbridge Wells station in Tunbridge Wells
East Grinstead station in East Grinstead
Note we can also deliver bespoke orders of bikes to The Spa Valley railway in Groombridge or Tablehurst Farm & Cafe in Forest Row where we already have other bikes stationed if wanted too.
To download a pdf of the route guide – Forest Way map
Overview
Connecting to the Trail from The Spa Valley railway in Groombridge
Connecting to the Anchor in Hartfield
Connecting to the trail from Tablehurst Farm in Forest Row
East Grinstead to Forest Row
The Cuckoo Trail
In East Sussex – The Cuckoo Trail is a family friendly, off-road cycle route running between Heathfield (South of Tunbridge Wells) and Polegate (Nr Eastbourne)
Suitability:
Mainly easy cycling suitable for the whole family as well as child seats and tagalongs.
The old station platform in Horam (a few miles south of Heathfield)
Polegate Town Council carpark opposite the train station in Polegate
Please note we can also deliver bespoke orders of bikes to Horam if hiring for the day or longer (delivery fees and minimum orders may apply) . Click here to enquire.
Herstmonceux castle – near Pevensey
Note as we are based near Tunbridge Wells, delivery fees and minimum order numbers will apply and will be quoted in advance. Click here to fill out an enquiry form.
Lamberhurst to Bewl Water
In Kent – The route is based from the wonderful Vineyard pub to Bewl Water along the lanes
Suitability:
Moderate cycling suitable for adults or elder children comfortable with cycling on lanes. Some hills.
The Vineyard in Lamberhurst
Tunbridge Wells station – Tunbridge Wells
Click here to fill out an enquiry form.
To download a pdf of the route guide – The Vineyard – to Bewl Water cycling route map
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