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Skid Hill Lane View – Col du Skelly Monument loop from Buxted

Skid Hill Lane View – Col du Skelly Monument loop from Buxted

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5.0

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Skid Hill Lane View – Col du Skelly Monument loop from Buxted

08:31

182km

2,190m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 32.9 km for 106 m

After 45.1 km for 314 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.2 km

View of Ashdown Forest

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Whichever way you've come up to get here you'll have done some climbing, so make sure to enjoy the epic views out over the High Weald and Ashdown Forest. Especially …

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33.0 km

Staffhurst Wood

Forest

45.2 km

Slines Oak

Forest

65.3 km

Skid Hill Lane View

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Skid Hill Lane sounds like it should be the home 30% gradients or a well-know crash site. But instead it is a very pleasant and largely quiet lane that will …

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68.1 km

Col du Skelly Monument

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I actually made the monument to Paul who was a friend, fellow father (our kids went to school together), customer (Cadence) and fellow cyclist. I had seen a picture of …

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68.2 km

Col du Skelly (Beddlestead Lane climb)

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The road is very quiet with little motor traffic. The climb is a good test due to its inconsistency and length. The first kilometre of the climb is the toughest …

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71.8 km

View from the North Downs over the Weald of Kent

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This (of course) is not actually a view "of the North Downs": it is a view from the North Downs over the Weald of Kent. On a good day you …

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71.8 km

View of Surrey Hills National Landscape

Highlight • Natural Monument

If you head towards Bromley from here it’s pretty much all downhill for 800/900ft approx.

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74.0 km

View of Kent Downs Vineyards

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One of many lovely views over vineyards along or close to the Pilgrim's Way.

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75.5 km

Pilgrims Way Above Titsey Airstrip

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Great and infrequently used strip of Pilgrims Way offering views across farmland. Suitable for all bicycle types. Can get muddy near the farmhouse halfway along.

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182 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

130 km

37.5 km

9.64 km

3.88 km

607 m

149 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

176 km

5.25 km

619 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 7 May

18°C

6°C

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Skid Hill Lane View – Col du Skelly Monument loop from Buxted

View of Ashdown Forest

Skid Hill Lane View

Col du Skelly Monument

Col du Skelly (Beddlestead Lane climb)

View from the North Downs over the Weald of Kent

View of Surrey Hills National Landscape

View of Kent Downs Vineyards

Pilgrims Way Above Titsey Airstrip

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