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There are pretty country lanes to cycle along, stopping off in one of the many country pubs and villages, or off-road cycling in Bedgebury Forest and around Bewl Water. There is also access to long distance cycle routes with the National Cycle Route 18 crossing Bedgebury Forest.

Parish Pedals around Hawkhurst and Bedgebury Forest

Cycling is the idea way to explore the Kent High Weald and the pretty country lanes around Hawkhurst and tracks of Bedgebury Forest. The route traverses ridges, follows sunken shady lanes and meanders alongside the magnificent pine trees of Bedgebury.

Start: Hawkhurst ( TQ750300 ) End: Iden Green ( TQ750350 )
Distance: 16 miles, ( 25.6km) OS Map: Explorer 136

Your can get a Pack of Parish Pedals including four cycling routes in the Kent High Weald area. Contact Kent High Weald Project Tel: 01580 715918

For more information on cycling in the High Weald and Kent visit http://www.kent.gov.uk/countrysideaccessand the Visitor Information section of http://www.highweald.org/.

Further cycling information is available at http://www.sustrans.org/

Cycle Hire shops:

Bewl Bike Hire
Bewl Water Visitor Centre
Lamberhurst
TN3 8JH
Tel: 01892 891446

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