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Savour the true Garden of England on this 42 mile (67km)
route, which runs on small country lanes through the High Weald, a
designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
 It is the perfect way to take in Kent's
quintessential scenery, complete with hops, apple orchards,
oast houses, vineyards and picture postcard villages such as
Chilmington Green and Matfield.
Anybody who thinks Kent is flat might reconsider after this
undulating journey, which is not recommended for novice riders.
For experienced cyclists keen to tackle the full run, which
forms part of the well-signposted Sustrans National Route 18, there
are dedicated cycle lanes, running alongside main roads in both
Tunbridge Wells and Ashford.
However there are shorter rides that allow cyclists to explore
the Weald in slightly more manageable chunks.
The main traffic free areas along National Route 18 are at
Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest and the Ashford Green
Corridor - these offer perfect family cycling and are ideal
locations for novices and young children.
 Those interested in more challenging mountain
bike routes along the way should try the 12 mile circuit
around Bewl
Water (link opens in a new window) at Lamberhurst. This
journey has lovely views across the lake, the largest inland
water in the South-east.
For more information, you can download a map and guide for the
Ashford to Tunbridge Wells
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