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Saltwood Castle – Lympne Hill loop from Hythe

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Saltwood Castle – Lympne Hill loop from Hythe

Moderate

5.0

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Saltwood Castle – Lympne Hill loop from Hythe

01:49

25.0km

390m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 173 m for 81 m

After 19.7 km for 94 m

After 23.4 km for 85 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.82 km

Saltwood Castle

Highlight • Castle

Great views of Saltwood Castle.

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5.85 km

Bluehouse Wood

Forest

6.54 km

Tolsford Hill

Highlight • Climb

Big climb up from the A20, but worth it for the views and the lovely track across the side of the hill.

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8.07 km

St Mary and St Radegund Church, Postling

Highlight • Historical Site

There are several layers of wall paintings, some recently uncovered. They date from the thirteenth to seventeenth centuries and are extremely high quality. However the most important feature is the …

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19.7 km

Lympne Hill

Highlight • Trail

Hill Climb - rare in these parts!

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23.8 km

Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway

Highlight • Structure

Great railway to spend the day hopping on and off the train at various stations and exploring the surroundings. The trains do have coaches for luggage and push bikes, space is limited for said items though.

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23.8 km

Steam Train Mural

Highlight • Monument

25.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

4.21 km

2.72 km

2.68 km

1.39 km

184 m

Surfaces

13.8 km

3.57 km

2.97 km

1.93 km

1.44 km

1.21 km

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 29 August

21°C

14°C

59 %

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Saltwood Castle – Lympne Hill loop from Hythe

View of Saltwood Castle

Saltwood Castle

Tolsford Hill

St Mary and St Radegund Church, Postling

Unit 7 Café & Bar

Lympne Hill

Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway

Steam Train Mural

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