Tandem 2025 - UK National Rally - Rally Information

Richard Gill2025-05-21 06:50:27tcn2025

Mary,

Richard Gill2025-05-21 09:43:59tcn2025

I have just been informed by the campsite that the A229 Loose Road has been shut in both directions at the junction with Boughton Lane until 1st June. This is a major route from Maidstone and the diversion is not the greatest, very narrow in places and probably not ideal for caravans and motorhomes. This should not affect the majority of attendees as the best route anyway from the north is down the A21 to the A262 roundabout then follow signs to Goudhurst where you take the B2078 to Tanner Park Farm. Locals coming from the Maidstone area will know the best alternative route.

Alan Tibble2025-05-21 21:38:11tcn2025

Thank you Richard, that is very kind of you.

Tony Prichard2025-05-23 16:24:31tcn2025
Club Shop

The club shop is on Pitch 79 when not in the marquee.

Tony Prichard2025-05-23 16:24:31tcn2025
Club Shop

The club shop is on Pitch 79 when not in the marquee.

Richard Gill2025-05-23 16:27:03tcn2025

Welcome everyone to Tanner Park Farm. Here are the bar opening hours. We can open earlier if there is a demand. See Jim & Kate. Pitch 22. Friday – 19:30 Sat – 18:30 Sun -17:00 May close after the games until 19:30 Mon – 19:00 Tues – 19:00 Wed – 18:00 Thurs – 17:30 Fri – 18:30

Philip Ingram2025-05-24 09:54:16tcn2025

We are going on nw short this morning. Depart around 10.15 from reception. Anyone like to join us? We have to be back at 2.30. Philip and Verna

Philip Ingram2025-05-24 14:44:03tcn2025

If anyone switches on an electrical appliance, and the power trips, please tell camp site staff immeadiately. They are trying to diagose an issue.

Richard Gill2025-05-25 07:50:26tcn2025

Weather today looks not too bad, if a little windy, according to the Met Office. Suggested directions today are North & East but you can go in any direction you wish. For medium riders who would like to go to Faversham, which is on the long route, you could just make it by using the long route but returning by reversing the outward route. For those who want a gentle start, the Sissinghurst loop, 16.5 miles is lovely. The cafes are outside the castle boundaries if you are not a NT member. The Castle gardens are at their best this time of year. Tandem Games this evening, so those who think they have good tandem handling skills please bring your bike and compete for some high class prizes! The bar will be open as some may be dehydrated. Bike jumble sale at 19:30 and an evening of relaxation with everyone in the marquee.

Richard Gill2025-05-25 08:00:22tcn2025

For new members and those who would like to include a new member in your group, a good meeting point would be the triangle of grass in front of pitches 75 to 79 near the bottom toilet block. Groups will probably leave 09:30 to 10:00. We’ll see how this works but please people aware of your capabilities.

Richard Gill2025-05-25 08:03:43tcn2025

For those who would like to visit the Aspens animal farm near Penbury, it looks like it and the cafe are closed BH monday. There seem to activities there for the rest of the half term week. Check out their website.

Martin Green2025-05-25 15:15:13tcn2025

Pitch 17 Benimar MoHo..Alan? We have your van keys on Pitch 16 safe...

Alastair Hopkins2025-05-26 07:43:31tcn2025

Does anyone have precision screwsrivers - for glasses screws? Ann-Marie would appreciate - pitch 68.

Richard Gill2025-05-26 08:03:50tcn2025

I have one. Richard pitch 77

Alastair Hopkins2025-05-26 08:32:04tcn2025

Screwdriver acquired and glasses now mended. Thanks all!!

Richard Gill2025-05-26 08:36:45tcn2025

Weather today looks not too bad. There may be a few spots of rain around lunchtime. I didn’t see anyone short of a ride group yesterday. Please let me know if anyone needs to find a small group. Suggested ride directions today are NW and South. The Tenterden short is the easiest of the two but has a cafe dessert until Tenterden. Both routes are lovely. Tenterden is worth a visit and do go and see its small museum. We did the NW medium yesterday and really enjoyed it. Once again a cafe dessert until Tonbridge but lots of cafes there. Igtham Mote is beautiful and you get a really good look at it from the route. If you are an NT member, do go in and look. You can do a quick look in 20 mins but you will want to go back. The bar opens this evening at 19:00 and tonight’s presentation is on hop bines and the hop pickers of Kent. You will need a glass of beer to enjoy this!

Richard Gill2025-05-27 08:02:23tcn2025

The weather looks OK this morning with rain over lunch and light rain this afternoon. You may want to swap your rest days as Wednesday looks better. Scotney Castle has a large inside part and a large outside part which might be a good option. Suggested directions are W essentially to Tunbridge Wells or NE to Aylesford Priory and beyond for those of an athletic bent. Tonight is the eagerly awaited Lucy’s quiz at 19:30. Teams of 6 to 8. If you haven’t got a team come along and we will sort you out into a team. The bar will be open at 19:00 so get your drinks before we start. Please order your next drinks between the rounds. We have not had the expected price list from Marden Butchers so we cannot risk you not having supplies for the Wednesday BBQ. We suggest you order what you require for the BBQ via the site Sainsburys order process or call in at a Supermarket on your way round the routes today or tomorrow. Apologies for this.

Kevin Hughes2025-05-27 13:54:42tcn2025

I am thinking of extending my stay here, Saturday + Sunday night. Who do I contacr

Kevin Hughes2025-05-27 13:55:46tcn2025

Who do I contact. Weekend weather looks great.

Richard Gill2025-05-27 14:18:50tcn2025

Hi all, quick message from your favourite bar staff Jim & Kate. We planned all the East rides and have had some feedback on the East short ride. The route planner has tried to take us through a private road when leaving Lenham Square. We did cycle over there this morning to check out any options, but the easiest solution is to ignore your sat nav for a couple of minutes when leaving Lenham and retrace your steps for a short distance and pick up the route which takes you left to Egerton. Apologies to those who have already riden the route.

Richard Gill2025-05-27 14:24:03tcn2025

Someone is asking how to extend their stay. Just go to reception and book as you will be outside the rally dates. It is really good you are enjoying the site and the area.

Richard Gill2025-05-27 15:50:11tcn2025

Marden butchers prices. They have come in too late for us to pull together a single order. If you want to use them, noting they do provide good quality meat, I suggest you phone through your order and personally collect it. Opening hours:- Wednesday 28th May 2025 is 8.30 - 1 p.m. All sausages £10.00 per KG: Pork and Sage  (Gluten Free) sausages; Pork & Apple sausages; Honeyroast sausages. Beefburgers  £1.50 each. Chicken Thighs £7.00 per KG Plain or Flavoured  (Some of the flavours are:-   Smoke BBQ,      Chinese,      Sweet Chilli,     Sweet Chilli & Lime,         Sticky Maple).

Richard Gill2025-05-28 07:56:21tcn2025

The rain now seems to have past but the wind remains quite strong from the west. Today is designated a rest day but it looks like some took the rest yesterday. No suggested direction today but if you didn’t do them yesterday the W or NE are good options. If you have never been before, Tunbridge Wells is a good option. NE takes you to Aylesford priory but if you want to go to Rochester, normally a long ride, take NE short to the Priory then pick up the Long to Rochester. Return the same way. This would then be a longer medium. Tonight is the BBQ. Light up at 17:30 for cooking at 18:30. The site are trying to sort out the showers in the lower shower block.

Richard Gill2025-05-28 09:16:34tcn2025

Ice cream van will be at the Marquee at 19:30 for the BBQ as arranged by the site.

Philip Ingram2025-05-28 21:34:52tcn2025

First velocio start time is 1000 at Paddock Wood community centre. Coffee and cakes from 0930. The timed section finishes in Marden, while the total length back to the campsite is 30km. Gpx to get you to the start is attached. Turn by turn route sheets to the start will be available in the marquee.

Terry Barnaby2025-05-28 21:38:30tcn2025
Treasure hunt GPX to start

Link to ride to start of Treasure hunt.

 

https://tandem-club.org.uk/rides?cmd=view&id=1710

Richard Gill2025-05-29 07:54:58tcn2025

We have had two brilliant evenings, firstly great thanks to Lucy for a brilliant and unusual quiz. The BBQ went very well, the weather was perfect and band were excellent. The ice cream arrived at exactly the right time. There was a lot of running around yesterday to make it all happen. Tim and Vicky made two round trips to Crawley to pick up the BBQ equipment, Pauline and Cliff went to Folkestone to pick up two kegs of beer and Jim and Kate had to go and pick up so more wine. So great thanks to them all as it was greatly appreciated. Also thanks to Dave Ferguson for being press ganged into lighting and tending to the BBQ. Without his help it would have been very chaotic. It looks like grey clouds this morning, but no actual rain forecast. This afternoon will be much brighter and getting quite warm for the evening. Today, find your way to the community centre at Paddock Wood for Tea/coffee and a cake. Don’t forget your vouchers. The route is in the rides list the bottom or there are route sheets in the Marquee. The tea and coffee will be in a Gazebo but we can go inside the community centre until 11:00 if it is a bit cold outside. There will the Try a Tandem event on at the same time, so, hopefully, there will be others around the field so lock up your bikes. Russel and Rachel will be handing out the Treasure Hunt sheets and recording your start time. Tim’s clues can be quite intriguing so it will be an interesting challenge. Tim and Vicky will be at the end in Marden to record your time. There are two pubs and a cafe at Marden for lunch or you cycle to Balfour Winery for a platter and some wine tasting, expensive but very nice if it sunny. The afternoon is your own, You can easily get to Scotney Castle or Bedgebury Pinetum for a pleasant visit. The bar will open at 17:30 so you can have something with your fish and chips. Collect you fish and chips from the van by reception. The talk tonight, 19:30, is by John and Kate Bosley about the trials and tribulations of their tour around France. It will be proceeded by the Treasure hunt results and grand prize giving.

Richard Gill2025-05-30 07:58:43tcn2025

That was a really pleasant coffee stop yesterday organised by Lucy. The Try a Tandem was less successful despite Lucy’s great efforts in distributing many flyers. We will have to rethink that format. What a brilliant treasure hunt organised and supervised by Tim and Vicky and marshalled by Russel and Rachel. Congratulations to Andy and Christine for winning the trophy. Weather today looks good with it becoming very warm and Sunny this afternoon. There is no suggested ride direction today so just pick one you haven’t done or visit one of the many attractions. The bar opens tonight at 18:30, followed by the traditional Barn Dance at 19:00.

Emma Hanson2025-05-30 09:14:08tcn2025

Hi, someone took our washing out of the machine yesterday and we now can't find a couple of socks, if you have them could we have them back on pitch 64 please? We're getting especially low on toddler socks! Thanks Emma

Neil Wheadon2025-06-01 18:10:20tcn2025

I have added a gallery on the Tandem Club website where pictures can be added to which I have added mine already that tells the story of the week. If you do upload, naming them is grand as in the future they can be identified easily and if you can get the word Tandem in there somewhere that helps the search engines get the club closer to the top of searches. https://tandem-club.org.uk/showcase?cmd=view&group=&id=153

IMPORTANT
This webpage is now ready to be used.  See you all at the rally!.

General Rally Information

The information below is available as a pdf file: 2025_National_Tandem_Rally_and_Rides_Information_V1_00.pdf

Or if you prefer an edittable Word document: 2025_National_Tandem_Rally_and_Rides_Information_V1_00.docx

Directions

Please use sat nav with caution.

From the South, turn off the A262 in Goudhurst by The Vine Inn onto the B2079 (signposted Marden, international caravan site sign). The Site entrance is on the left within 3 miles (see map & streetview).

From the North (Maidstone) on the A229: in 1.25 miles fork right at the roundabout onto the A229 towards Loose, Coxheath; in 4 miles just past Stile Bridge Inn, fork right onto the B2079 to Marden; in 2.25 miles at the T-junction in Marden turn right (still on the B2079). The Site entrance is on the right within 2.5 miles (see map & streetview).

From the East on the A262: on entering Goudhurst fork right by The Goudhurst Inn onto the B2084; in about 0.75 mile turn right onto the B2079; then as above.

Postcode: TN12 9ND

GPS: Lat 51.14751 / Lon 0.47578

OS grid reference: TQ731417

OS Landranger (1:50,000) map: 188

Location of Tanner Farm Park

 

Streetview of B2027 looking North at entrance to Tanner Farm Park

 

Streetview of B2027 looking South at entrance to Tanner Farm Park

 

Close-up of the sign for Tanner Farm Park

Arrival

You may arrive from 08.30am from Friday 23rd May to the end of the rally. When you arrive, please go to the campsite reception to register and be directed to a pitch. Badges and t-shirts, if ordered, will be available for collection from the marquee.

You will also be offered the opportunity to book a slot for the fish and chips evening and to order your meat for the BBQ. You can still order later if you wish.

Departure

Please leave the campsite by 12.00. If you wish to stay longer please check with reception before 10.30am on your day of departure.

Parking for people staying off-site: and visitors

Visitors

There may be a small charge for those staying offsite and visiting the site during the day or evening. This has not been confirmed by the site as yet.

Electric Charging for cycles and sundry items

All those on a numbered pitch will be able to charge their cycles and sundry equipment from their hook-up. Cars must not be charged from the campsite hook-ups. Cycle campers will have access to charging points in the marquee.

WiFi

The telephone signal is very poor around the site. The site have had a third party WIFI system installed by TSG WIFI. It is not cheap but will save you pulling your hair out. You can connect 10 devices to each login.

1 day £6
3 days £10
4 days £12
7 days £15
14 days £25

Fridge / Freezers

In the marquee there will be a fridge for the use of cycle campers. The campsite has also made available their freezer, located in the Information Room, for the use of rally attendees. This can be used for storing bagged, labelled frozen food.

Shopping

Noting the site is quite remote and a number of the rides do not pass close to shops on their return to the site, the site has a well stocked shop that generally sells Gas, Aqua Kem, milk, soft drinks, bread, eggs, local Korker sausages, a selection of groceries, ice creams and caravan accessories. Newspapers and magazines can be ordered. The campsite is card only payments.

The Campsite have arranged a daily delivery from Sainsbury’s, starting from Monday 26th. Orders should be placed with Reception by 16.00 pm on the previous day There will be a list of groceries from which we can select but if you require other items, you will need to supply the Sainsbury code and price. Card payments only and please note there will be a small mark-up to cover the site’s costs. Cold groceries will be kept refrigerated until collection.

The site also has an arrangement with The Bread Shed who provide sandwiches, scotch eggs and salad pots. These are available from the fridge in Reception.

Local Shops

The closest small shops are in Marden:

Cost Cutter Convenience stores & Post Office High Street Marden
Nisa Local Marden Stores Church Grn Marden
Stanleys at Albion Garage (petrol, calor and DIY) Albion Road Marden
Butcher (Ken Ballard, closed Monday) Church Grn Marden

Large Supermarkets

Sainsbury's Staplehurst 6 miles
Tesco Paddock Wood 8 miles
Waitrose Paddock Wood 8 miles

Many more in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge.

Cycle Shops

Larkfield Cycles 8 Martin Square, Larkfield, Aylesford ME20 6QJ 01732 847438 Bikes clothing, accessories & components 15 miles
Senacre Cycles 8-9 Senacre Square Maidstone ME15 8QF 01622 752695 Bikes, parts, accessories, servicing 10 miles
Cycle-Ops 8 Bank Street, Tonbridge TN9 1BL 01732 500534 Bikes, parts, clothing & accessories 15 miles
Cycles UK 21-25 Lower Stone Street, Maidstone ME15 6YT 01622 688162 Bikes, parts, clothing & accessories 10 miles
UK Electric Bike Centre Headcorn Aerodrome, Shenley Road, Headcorn, Ashford TN27 9HX 01622 890300 / 07904 287485 Bikes, bike hire, service & repairs 12 miles
Mission Cycles Ltd Unit 3, The Alders, Seven Mile Lane, Mereworth, Maidstone ME18 5JG 01622 815678 Trikes and accessories 13 miles
Velocipede Cycles 122-124 Camden Road, Tunbridge Wells TN1 2QZ 01892 512120 Bikes, e-bikes, workshop, parts & accessories 14 miles
Wildside Cycles 77-83 Camden Road, Tunbidge Wells TN1 2QL 01892 527069 Bikes, clothing & accessories 14 miles
RM Cycles Unit 3A Leigh Green Industrial Estate, Appledore Road, Tenterden TN30 7DE 01580 765612 Bikes, parts, tools, accessories & workshop 17 miles
Giant Paddock Wood 62-62a Maidstone Road Paddock Wood,TN12 6AF 01892 832823 Bikes, parts, accessories, clothing 8 miles
Halfords Cannon Lane Tonbridge , TN9 1PN 01732 770741   16 miles
Halfords Unit 6 Aylesford Retail Park, Mills Road, Maidstone ME20 7TP 01622 715333   13 miles

Organised Events:

As there are no reasonably accessible local pubs we are setting up a bar in the marquee. The bar will be open each evening and we will organise the opening times to generally fit with peoples needs. The bar will be run on a largely non-profit basis and payment will be via a card reader. There will be local keg beer and cider, wine and a selection of soft drinks.

Please remember to bring your own glass.

Sat 24 May 19:00 Welcome Evening in the marquee Drinks and nibbles, remember to bring a glass
Sun 25 May 17:00 Tandem Games Traditional set of Tandem Games
Sun 25 May 19:30 Bike Jumble Sale  
Mon 26 May 19:30 Talk on The Hop Bine & the hop pickers of Kent The History, Growing, Harvesting and Uses of the Hop by Chris Stewart
Tues 27 May 19:30 Quiz Night Quiz Master - Lucy
Wed 28 May 18:30 BBQ Bring your own food. To save transporting lots of supplies please use the Sainsburys order process. We have also arranged an advance order process from Ken Ballard, Marden butcher, via campsite Reception. NB: there will be no chicken available. Payment will be made to the campsite (card only) at the time of collection with a small mark up. Barbecues and charcoal provided with a separate one for vegetarians. Entertainment by John and Di Cullen, a guitarist and a singer. The songs are largely humorous
Thu 29 May 09:00 Treasure Hunt Untimed section to the coffee stop at Paddock Wood Community Centre, timed section from coffee to end. Approx 30 miles in total
Thu 29 May 10:00 - 13:00 Group Coffee Stop Paddock Wood Community Centre. Coffee and cake provided.
Thu 29 May 10:00 - 13:00 Try a Tandem Event Paddock Wood Community Centre
Thu 29 May 17:30 Fish & Chip van on site To avoid queues these will be pre-ordered. Time slots and food order can be booked at Campsite Reception from Saturday. Payments direct to van on collection, cash or card.
Thu 29 May 19:30 Talk: Snails Around France Retired couple John and Kate Bosley had a dream: to cycle all the way around France on their tandem bicycle. In the summer of 2023, they made that dream a reality, setting out on an epic 12-week, 7,500 kilometre journey that would test their endurance, strengthen their bond, and open their eyes to the wonders of France. Pedalling at a comfortable ‘snail’s pace,’ John and Kate wind their way around the perimeter of France, sticking as close to the borders as possible. From the Channel to the Atlantic to the Mediterranean to the Alps, they experience France’s diverse beauty and culture up close. Along the way, they battle broken spokes, torrential rains, wrong turns, and leg-burning ascents. Through it all, the Bosleys maintain their sense of humour, curiosity and ‘joie de vivre.’ With self-deprecating wit and keen observations, John chronicles their highs, lows, and serendipitous encounters. Kate, visually impaired from a past accident, provides inspiration through her courage and determination.
Fri 30 May 19:00 Barn Dance Appropriately named duo 'Two in Tandem', the caller is Chris Woodward

Suggested Rest Day Activities

No organised trips but any of the following would be enjoyable:

Leeds Castle https://leeds-castle.com/ At 12.3 miles away, this is a good distance for a rest day.  Entry is £31.50 (adult online) but it is an impressive place and has plenty of activities for children. Cycle route available for download from ‘Rides’ Section.
Balfours Vineyard https://balfourwinery.com/visit/eat-with-us/ Tours and tasting, restaurants, shop.
Sissinghurst Castle https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/sissinghurst-castle-garden National Trust. Cycle route can be downloaded from ‘Rides’ section.
Scotney Castle https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/scotney-castle National Trust
Igtham Mote https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/ightham-mote 14th century manor house. National Trust
Bedgebury Pinetum https://www.forestryengland.uk/bedgebury National pinetum and forest, children’s activities.
Bewl Water https://aquapark.bewlwater.co.uk/ children’s activities
Tunbridge Wells https://visittunbridgewells.com/
High Rocks https://highrocks.co.uk/attractions/the-high-rocks.php Acres of breathtaking sandstone rocks interlinked with eleven bridges, provide a scenic walk in a tranquil woodland setting. Once a stone age camp, now a National Monument these impressive rocks, which belong to The High Rocks complex, have always been a constant source of wonder. Occasionally closed to the public, so phone prior to visiting: (01892) 515532
Spa Valley Railway https://www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk/calendar.php Check the website for opening.
Aylesford Priory https://www.thefriars.org.uk/Attractions Medieval buildings, gardens, pottery and duck pond./td>
Belmont House https://belmont-house.org/ 18th Century house and gardens
Big Cat Sanctuary https://thebigcatsanctuary.org/

EMERGENCY CONTACTS

DOCTOR Marden Medical Centre, Church Green, Marden, TN12 9HP 6 miles 01622 831257  
HOSPITAL Maidstone Hospital, Hermitage Lane, ME16 9QQ 11 miles 01622 729000  
HOSPITAL Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Tonbridge Road, Pembury, TN2 4QJ 12 miles 01892 823535  
DENTIST Marden Dental & Implant Centre, Church Green, Marden, TN12 9HR 3 miles 01622 831556 (inc out of hours)
DENTAL EMERGENCIES Dentaline Chatham ME10 2NT 23 miles 01634 890300  
VET Goudhurst Vets, Bedgebury Road, TN17 2QT 4 miles 01580 211981  
VET Pattenden Vets, Segro House, Pattenden Lane, Marden, TN12 9QJ   01622 397900 Out of hours: 01622 734054
TAXI MTC, Staplehurst   01622 890003  
TAXI Richard’s Private Car Hire, Marden   01622 832252  
TAXI Mayday Minicabs, Goudhurst   01580 211175  
CARAVAN REPAIRS Caravan Tech   01580 860260  
CARAVAN REPAIRS Invicta   01622 831346  
CARAVAN REPAIRS Collier Street Caravans   01892 730879 or 07565 682750

Rides

The rides have all been derived from our monthly Kent area group rides so we know them well and they generally follow the the local back lanes so are quiet and scenic. The cafes in the area are generally small so to avoid them being too busy we have suggested two directions each day. These have been selected on when certain attractions may be open. Of course you can choose to go on any ride on any day as you wish.

Sunday N or E Avoid Rye or TW on a Sunday
Monday S or NW Animal Farm or Rye
Tuesday W or NE TW
Wednesday Rest dat  
Thursday Velocio  
Friday W or any High Rocks closed Mon & Tues

List of OS Landranger maps for the Tandem Club National Rally 2025:

188; 189; 177 (very limited part of NE long)
178 (NE long, E long & E medium (very limited part))
199 (South long, medium plus & medium)

Direction Length ID Day Miles Feet ^ Maps
(L = only
briefly uses)
Summary
North Short 1331 Sunday 28 650 188 Yalding and Medway
North Medium 1332 Sunday 51 1525 188 Yalding, Medway, Pilgrim’s Way & the Malling district
North Long 1333 Sunday 56.5 2100 188 Yalding, Medway & the Malling district
North East Short 1334 Tuesday 34.1 1325 188 Aylesford Priory
North East Medium 1335 Tuesday 46.7 1475 188 189 Pilgrim’s Way & Aylesford Priory
North East Long 1336 Tuesday 75.2 3025 188 189 177L 178 Pilgrim’s Way, Cyclopark & Aylesford Priory
East Short 1337 Sunday 36.1 950 188 189 Lenham
East Short Plus 1338 Sunday 41.4 1475 188 189 Lenham & North Downs
East Medium 1339 Sunday 48.5 2150 188 189 178L Lenham, North Downs & Belmont House
East Long 1340 Sunday 57.5 2825 188 189 178 enham, North Downs, Belmont House & Favesham
South Short 1341 Monday 29.8 1325 188 189 Tenterden
South Medium 1342 Monday 45 2550 188 189 1999 East Sussex & Tenterden
South Medium Plus 1343 Monday 51.6 2950 188 189 199 Rye & Tenterden
South Long 1344 Monday 68.5 4200 188 189 199 Bodiam, Battle, Rye & Tenterden
West Short 1345 Tuesday 31.8 1900 188 Bewl Water & Tunbridge Wells
West Short Plus 1346 Tuesday 33.9 2175 188 Bewl Water, Wadhurst & Tunbridge Wells
West Medium 1347 Tuesday 28.7 2625 188 Bewl water, Wadhurst, Groombridge & Tunbridge Wells
West Long 1348 Tuesday 63 4575 188 189 Bewl water, Wadhurst, Brightling Down, Groombridge & Tunbridge Wells
North West Short 1349 Monday 26.8 1375 188 Aspens Animal Farm and cafe
North West Medium 1350 Monday 40.6 2025 188 Tonbridge & Igtham Mote
North West Long 1351 Monday 60.9 3175 188 Tonbridge, Chiddingstone & Igtham Mote
Sissinghurst Castle loop Short 1352 Any 16.3 600 188 Sissinghurst Castle
Leeds Castle loop Short 1353 Any 30.3 1000 188 189 Leeds Castle
Leeds Castle direct Short 1354 Any 12.4 500 188 Leeds Castle
Bedgebury Pinetum direct Short 1355 Any 6.8 725 188 Bedgebury Pinetum
Bewl Water and Scotney Castle loop Short 1356 Any 20.2 1800 188 Bewl Water and Scotney Castle
North West shorter Medium Short Plus 1594 Monday 31.9 1475 188 Aspens Animal Farm and cafe and Medway Valley

Routes and Places of Interest Viewable and Downloadable

The following is the list of rides with maps showing the ride with statistics and places of interest on the routes. Only those booked for the event and logged into the website will be able to access these.

30/11/-0001
Id: 1331
Location: Tanner Farm campsite
Postcode: TN12 9ND
Map Reference: 51.1471, 0.476266
Ride length: 45 km
Ride ease: Easy
Lovely flat route through Paddock Wood, visiting the Medway and then back via Yalding and Marden
30/11/-0001
Id: 1332
Location: Tanner Farm campsite
Postcode: TN12 9ND
Map Reference: 51.1474, 0.475507
Ride length: 82 km
This ride will take you on an undulating journey through Paddock Wood, Hadlow and St Mary's Platt which will lead us to Offham where the long route rejoins. From here we travel towards West Malling and East Malling and then onto a short track through Gallaghers and over the wooden bridge crossing th ...
30/11/-0001
Id: 1333
Location: Tanner Farm campsite
Postcode: TN12 9ND
Map Reference: 51.1474, 0.475507
Ride length: 91 km
This ride will take you on an undulating journey through Paddock Wood, Hadlow, Borough Green & Wrotham. After crossing the A20, the route joins The Pilgrims Way which has lovely views. From here we head towards West Malling, then onto a short track through Gallaghers and over the wooden bridge cross ...
30/11/-0001
Id: 1337
Location: Tanner Farm campsite
Postcode: TN12 9ND
Map Reference: 51.1467, 0.476722
Ride length: 60 km
Route takes you through Headcorn and out on the country lanes to Lenham with its lovely church. Retrace your route out of Lenham for a short while before heading to Egerton and the through lanes to Staplehurst. Head back to Campsite from Staplehurst.
30/11/-0001
Id: 1338
Location: Tanner Farm campsite
Postcode: TN12 9ND
Map Reference: 51.1467, 0.476721
Ride length: 67 km
The short plus route still takes you through Headcorn and out to Lenham on country lanes the same as the short route. But instead of retracing your route out of Lenham you go across the A20 and up to the top of the North Downs for some great views. You then head back down and pick up the short route ...
30/11/-0001
Id: 1339
Location: Tanner Farm campsite
Postcode: TN12 9ND
Map Reference: 51.1467, 0.476721
Ride length: 77 km
This route still takes you through Headcorn and out to Lenham on country lanes the same as the short route. From Lenham you head over the downs and wind you way through country lanes to Belmont house, famous for its clock collection. You then head back following a route through Charing and Pluckley ...
30/11/-0001
Id: 1340
Location: Tanner Farm campsite
Postcode: TN12 9ND
Map Reference: 51.1467, 0.476721
Ride length: 94 km
There is almost too much to see on this ride! The route follows the same roads as the Medium ride up to Belmont House. After leaving the Belmont the route drops you down the east side of the North Downs into the historic market town of Faversham. Then recrosses the Downs to rejoin the medium route a ...
30/11/-0001
Id: 1341
Location: Tanner Farm campsite
Postcode: TN12 9ND
Map Reference: 51.1474, 0.475674
Ride length: 48 km
Ride ease: Easy
A lovely quiet route to Tenterden. Tenterden is always worth a visit with its Georgian architecture, antique shops, heritage railway and interesting museum. It is very good for a potter and there are plenty of cafes. The return is equally lovely and quiet.
30/11/-0001
Id: 1342
Location: Tanner Farm campsite
Postcode: TN12 9ND
Map Reference: 51.1468, 0.476602
Ride length: 75 km
A lovely route through Kent countryside before crossing the river Rother into East Sussex following local lanes before recrossing the river back into Kent. This route stops short of Rye to keep the mileage down to a reasonable Medium ride. If you wish to go to Rye use the Medium Plus. The route head ...
30/11/-0001
Id: 1343
Location: Tanner Farm campsite
Postcode: TN12 9ND
Map Reference: 51.1468, 0.476602
Ride length: 83 km
A lovely route through Kent countryside before crossing the river Rother into East Sussex following local lanes to Peasmarsh before heading south to the medieval town of Rye which is a 'must see' town. The route then heads to Tenterden which is always worth a visit with its Georgian architecture, an ...
30/11/-0001
Id: 1344
Location: Tanner Farm campsite
Postcode: TN12 9ND
Map Reference: 51.1468, 0.476602
Ride length: 111 km
Ride ease: Hard
A lovely route through Kent countryside before crossing the Kent Ditch before Bodiam, with its castle, into East Sussex. Then following local lanes to Battle before heading south west to Hastings and Battery Hill, overlooking the Channel. Then dropping down to the Rye nature reserve and then on to t ...
30/11/-0001
Id: 1345
Location: Tanner Farm campsite
Postcode: TN12 9ND
Map Reference: 51.147, 0.476405
Ride length: 51 km
This route takes in some lovely villages and beautiful scenery. It heads out through to Goudhurst and then round to Bewl Water, east to Bells Yew Green and onto the old centre of Tunbridge Wells, The Pantiles. The route heads back via Penbury, Matfield and Brenchly.
30/11/-0001
Id: 1346
Location: Tanner Farm campsite
Postcode: TN12 9ND
Map Reference: 51.1483, 0.474102
Ride length: 54 km
This route extends the short ride by including the lovely village of Wadhurst and some lovely but hilly back lanes to Bells Yew Green. This route passes some beautiful scenery. It heads out through to Goudhurst and then round to Bewl Water, through Wadhurst, Bells Yew Green and onto Tunbridge Wells. ...
30/11/-0001
Id: 1347
Location: Tanner Farm campsite
Postcode: TN12 9ND
Map Reference: 51.1464, 0.477015
Ride length: 67 km
This route takes in some lovely villages and beautiful scenery. It heads out through to Goudhurst and then round to Bewl Water, through Wadhurst, and east to Mark Cross and along lovely back lanes to Erith Station and round to Groombridge. Then it turns east past High Rocks and onto Tunbridge Wells. ...
30/11/-0001
Id: 1348
Location: Tanner Farm campsite
Postcode: TN12 9ND
Map Reference: 51.1468, 0.476641
Ride length: 105 km
Ride ease: Hard
This long and hilly route takes in some lovely villages and beautiful scenery. It heads out through to Goudhurst and then round to Bewl Water, through Wadhurst, the Rother valley, Burwash and then uphill to Brightling Down and south to Bodle Street Green before turning north west to Heathfield, Roth ...
30/11/-0001
Id: 1349
Location: Tanner Farm campsite
Postcode: TN12 9ND
Map Reference: 51.1473, 0.475922
Ride length: 42 km
An undulating morning ride through the woodland and orchards of the High Weald. An opportunity to visit a children's farm and playground at the coffee stop, before dropping down to the wide vistas of the Medway Valley. This area was famed for its hop farms. Alas, now all replaced with either arable ...
30/11/-0001
Id: 1350
Location: Tanner Farm campsite
Postcode: TN12 9ND
Map Reference: 51.1474, 0.475647
Ride length: 66 km
An undulating morning ride through the woodland and orchards of the High Weald, before crossing the Medway valley at Tonbridge. The route then heads for Ightham Mote followed by a climb onto the Greensand ridge. The climb is rewarded with a long decent back down into the Medway Valley at Hadlow. Thi ...
30/11/-0001
Id: 1351
Location: Tanner Farm campsite
Postcode: TN12 9ND
Map Reference: 51.1471, 0.47627
Ride length: 98 km
A tour of the Grand Stately Houses of the Northwest Weald. An undulating morning ride through the woodland and orchards of the High Weald, before crossing the Medway valley at Tonbridge.
30/11/-0001
Id: 1353
Location: Tanner Farm campsite
Postcode: TN12 9ND
Map Reference: 51.1471, 0.476166
Ride length: 53 km
There are so many things to do at Leeds Castle and it's more than just a great day out. It is a place of contrasts from thrilling experiences to tranquil escape and quiet reflection. This route loops out through the lovely country side to the East before turning North towards the castle. The loop it ...
30/11/-0001
Id: 1354
Location: Tanner Farm campsite
Postcode: TN12 9ND
Map Reference: 51.1471, 0.476166
Ride length: 20 km
There are so many things to do at Leeds Castle and it's more than just a great day out. It is a place of contrasts from thrilling experiences to tranquil escape and quiet reflection. You really need a full day to get the full benefit so this lovely route will get you there mainly along the quiet lan ...
30/11/-0001
Id: 1355
Location: Tanner Farm campsite
Postcode: TN12 9ND
Map Reference: 51.1471, 0.474845
Ride length: 11 km
Bedgebury Pinetum is home to a world-leading collection of conifers and contains over 12,000 specimen trees. The trees and landscape create a beautiful setting for peaceful walks and picnics. It has activities for both Adults and Children. Note: This route is one way so reverse it for the return whi ...
30/11/-0001
Id: 1594
Location: BN16 2AT
Postcode: BN16 2AT
Map Reference: 51.1473, 0.475926
Ride length: 51 km
An undulating morning ride through the woodland and orchards of the High Weald. An opportunity to visit a children's farm and playground at the coffee stop, before dropping down to the wide vistas of the Medway Valley. This area was famed for its hop farms. Alas, now all replaced with either arable ...
29/04/2025
Id: 1352
Location: Tanner Farm campsite
Postcode: TN12 9ND
Map Reference: 51.1469, 0.476448
Ride length: 25 km
Sissinghurst Castle, a refuge dedicated to beauty. Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson fell in love with the castle and created a world-renowned garden. This short route loops round to the castle from the east along some lovely generally flat lanes. It is an ideal route to fill in an afternoon b ...
30/04/2025
Id: 1334
Location: Tanner Farm campsite
Postcode: TN12 9ND
Map Reference: 51.1473, 0.475793
Ride length: 55 km
A ride through the verdant flatlands of the Low Weald through Marden, Chainhurst to the quaint village of Yalding. Crossing the Medway at Nettlestead and up the hill towards Ditton before finally reaching Aylesford with its ancient bridge, narrow street and Priory.
30/04/2025
Id: 1356
Location: Tanner Farm campsite
Postcode: TN12 9ND
Map Reference: 51.147, 0.476405
Ride length: 32 km
Bewl Water 800-acre parkland is unlike anywhere else, with miles of scenic pathways to walk or cycle and other water based activities. Scotney Castle has a ruined medieval castle, a Victorian mansion house, rolling parkland, ancient woodland and a picturesque garden. With romance, drama and nature a ...
30/05/2025
Id: 1335
Location: Tanner Farm campsite
Postcode: TN12 9ND
Map Reference: 51.1474, 0.47568
Ride length: 75 km
Ride ease: Average
A ride through the verdant flatlands of the Low Weald through Headcorn and Grafty Green. Then uphill through the woods before crossing the M20 and heading for the Pilgrims Way along the lower slopes of the Downs. Then to onto the lovely buildings of Aylesford Priory and Aylesford. Then heading back ...
30/05/2025
Id: 1336
Location: Tanner Farm campsite
Postcode: TN12 9ND
Map Reference: 51.1473, 0.475871
Ride length: 121 km
Ride ease: Hard
A ride through the verdant flatlands of the Low Weald through Headcorn and Grafty Green. Then uphill through the woods before crossing the M20 and heading for the Pilgrims Way along the lower slopes of the Downs. Then to Rochester, Cyclopark and Aylesford Priory. Then heading back towards and along ...

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15 random places within 30 km of the area are given below. Click on the title above to see all places and for more info

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Id: 11458

Category: food/cafe

Map Reference: 51.00663, 0.23372

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Added by: Richard Gill

Id: 11440

Category: food/pub

Map Reference: 51.39032, 0.40235

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Added by: Richard Gill

Id: 11772

Category: food/cafe

Map Reference: 51.21675, 0.24086

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Added by: Richard Gill

Id: 11474

Category: food/cafe

Map Reference: 51.06014, 0.28984

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Added by: Richard Gill

Id: 11439

Category: food/pub

Map Reference: 51.39059, 0.39877

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Added by: Richard Gill

Id: 11459

Category: food/pub

Map Reference: 51.37176, 0.45651

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Added by: Philip Ingram

Id: 11777

Category: food/pub

Map Reference: 51.09412, 0.3904

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Added by: Richard Gill

Id: 11445

Category: food/pub

Map Reference: 51.29614, 0.57044

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Added by: Richard Gill

Id: 11514

Category: food/pub

Map Reference: 51.14147, 0.5938

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Added by: Richard Gill

Id: 10368

Category: food/cafe

Map Reference: 51.01338, 0.61543

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Added by: Richard Gill

Id: 11508

Category: food/pub

Map Reference: 51.23749, 0.71817

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Added by: Richard Gill

Id: 11539

Category: food/pub

Map Reference: 51.25794, 0.30001

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Added by: Richard Gill

Id: 11780

Category: food/cafe

Map Reference: 50.96974, 0.25015

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Added by: Richard Gill

Id: 11532

Category: food/shop

Map Reference: 51.21228, 0.38632

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Added by: Richard Gill

Id: 11515

Category: food/cafe

Map Reference: 51.15983, 0.55223

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Added by: Richard Gill

15 random places within 30 km of the area are given below. Click on the title above to see all places and for more info

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Id: 1804

Category: interest/castle

Map Reference: 51.09283, 0.40825

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Added by: Neil Wheadon

Id: 5287

Category: interest/industrial

Map Reference: 51.16297, 0.27908

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Added by: Neil Wheadon

Id: 5256

Category: interest/museum

Map Reference: 50.94975, 0.73555

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Added by: Neil Wheadon

Id: 1766

Category: interest/castle

Map Reference: 50.93355, 0.73376

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Added by: Neil Wheadon

Id: 10813

Category: interest/misc

Map Reference: 51.14926, 0.51225

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Added by: Richard Gill

Id: 3445

Category: interest/historic

Map Reference: 51.39551, 0.52667

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Added by: Neil Wheadon

Id: 2269

Category: interest/historic

Map Reference: 51.3199, 0.50304

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Added by: Neil Wheadon

Id: 11227

Category: interest/historic

Map Reference: 51.28387, 0.61501

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Added by: Richard Gill

Id: 10810

Category: interest/historic

Map Reference: 50.95125, 0.73408

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Added by: Richard Gill

Id: 1806

Category: interest/house

Map Reference: 51.03812, 0.6994

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Added by: Neil Wheadon

Id: 2308

Category: interest/museum

Map Reference: 51.39554, 0.52742

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Added by: Neil Wheadon

Id: 1869

Category: interest/house

Map Reference: 51.25838, 0.26969

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Added by: Neil Wheadon

Id: 1768

Category: interest/castle

Map Reference: 51.00226, 0.54355

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Added by: Neil Wheadon

Id: 1805

Category: interest/garden

Map Reference: 51.11566, 0.58146

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Added by: Neil Wheadon

Id: 2309

Category: interest/castle

Map Reference: 51.24868, 0.62991

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Added by: Neil Wheadon

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