The UK Electric Bike Centre, based at Bloomsburys in Biddenden, has partnered with The Barrow House pub in Egerton to create a special new cycling route for groups this summer.
The challenging 30-mile route takes about two and a half hours in total, with a steady hill climb to conquer. After passing the oldest wartime grass airfield in Kent, you’ll arrive in tranquil Egerton on the Greensand Ridge at the halfway point. From this pretty hill top village, you’ll be treated to far-reaching views towards the Weald with Kent’s orchards falling away into the valley.
Reward yourself with a welcome stop at The Barrow House, Egerton’s village pub, which serves both classic pub food and more healthy options from a fresh, modern menu. If you’d like to take advantage of the chance to refuel, enjoy a two-course lunch with a refreshing drink for £15 (not included in the price of cycle hire).
During your stop, if you’d like to wander around the village and explore the 15th-century ragstone church with its six bell beacon tower, or discover the round barrow (scheduled Ancient Monument and Bronze Age burial ground), The Barrow House will be happy to look after your bikes.
The return journey will take you through the Kentish villages of Pluckley (renowned for being the most haunted village in Kent) and Smarden, which boasts some beautiful village cottages and another interesting church.
