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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Overview map of Tudor Trail

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

Overview map of the Forest Way

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.

To download a pdf of the route guide – Cuckoo Trail map

Overview

Connecting through to Arlington

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.

To download a pdf of the route guide – The Vineyard – to Bewl Water cycling route map

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