Best Kent Roads?
Discussion
My two circuits
Tenterden
Woodchurch
Ham Street
Brenzett
Appledore
Rye
Iden
Wittersham
Small Hythe
Tenterden
Rolvenden
Benenden
Hartley
Iden Green
Sissinghurst
Tenterden
Chipstead
Westerham
Crockham Hill
Four Elms
Chiddingstone Causeway
Penshurst
Fordcombe
Ashurst
Blackham
Edenbridge
Four Elms
Ide Hill
Chipstead
As hugh mentioned these have to be done early. Passing opportunities are very few. More than one vehicle in front at any time and you're stuffed.
Tenterden
Woodchurch
Ham Street
Brenzett
Appledore
Rye
Iden
Wittersham
Small Hythe
Tenterden
Rolvenden
Benenden
Hartley
Iden Green
Sissinghurst
Tenterden
Chipstead
Westerham
Crockham Hill
Four Elms
Chiddingstone Causeway
Penshurst
Fordcombe
Ashurst
Blackham
Edenbridge
Four Elms
Ide Hill
Chipstead
As hugh mentioned these have to be done early. Passing opportunities are very few. More than one vehicle in front at any time and you're stuffed.
bombadier said:
The circuit from Rye to Camber and out to Lydd is a fantastic if rather bumpy set of twisties, then North to Brenzett where you can either go back to Rye along the A269, or straight across the roundabout and back round along the aforementioned Military Canal road which has a number of very regular s bends.
Early mornings and evenings are best as always.
No plod on any of this. Be careful on the road from Brenzett to Ashford though. Often a mobile trap on there, and it's a very fast and tempting road at times.
Good chippy at Rye too.
I couldn't agree more - love that route. I am a field engineer and chose my M3 as it is the most perfect car to hoon around the most spectacular Kent roads. Spend 90% of my time in Kent (live here to) and to be paid to drive around here is superb!!Early mornings and evenings are best as always.
No plod on any of this. Be careful on the road from Brenzett to Ashford though. Often a mobile trap on there, and it's a very fast and tempting road at times.
Good chippy at Rye too.
m3 paul said:
bombadier said:
The circuit from Rye to Camber and out to Lydd is a fantastic if rather bumpy set of twisties, then North to Brenzett where you can either go back to Rye along the A269, or straight across the roundabout and back round along the aforementioned Military Canal road which has a number of very regular s bends.
Early mornings and evenings are best as always.
No plod on any of this. Be careful on the road from Brenzett to Ashford though. Often a mobile trap on there, and it's a very fast and tempting road at times.
Good chippy at Rye too.
I couldn't agree more - love that route. I am a field engineer and chose my M3 as it is the most perfect car to hoon around the most spectacular Kent roads. Spend 90% of my time in Kent (live here to) and to be paid to drive around here is superb!!Early mornings and evenings are best as always.
No plod on any of this. Be careful on the road from Brenzett to Ashford though. Often a mobile trap on there, and it's a very fast and tempting road at times.
Good chippy at Rye too.
Handy tips on here though 
Andy
never really looked in on this particular forum, not since the "Kent Runs" anyway, but think I will more often now, cheers chaps!
bombadier said:
The circuit from Rye to Camber and out to Lydd is a fantastic if rather bumpy set of twisties, then North to Brenzett where you can either go back to Rye along the A269, or straight across the roundabout and back round along the aforementioned Military Canal road which has a number of very regular s bends.
Early mornings and evenings are best as always.
No plod on any of this. Be careful on the road from Brenzett to Ashford though. Often a mobile trap on there, and it's a very fast and tempting road at times.
Good chippy at Rye too.
Camber to Lydd is a favorite of mine too, road surface has a lot to be desired though, especially if you have uprated suspension.Early mornings and evenings are best as always.
No plod on any of this. Be careful on the road from Brenzett to Ashford though. Often a mobile trap on there, and it's a very fast and tempting road at times.
Good chippy at Rye too.
From Hythe/Westenhanger to Tenterden cross-country can be twisty in places along the B2067, it can be a bit narrow too but it's still another favorite.
The road tunnel that burrows its way through the White Cliffs and gives you access to Samphire Hoe just West of Dover. Access is by means of a funny little slip road off the Northbound M20.
So it's a single bore tunnel, I'm guessing at 1/2 mile long, which is traffic-light controlled so you don't meet anyone coming in the opposite direction. I'm convinced it was designed with input from TVR engineers. The forecast is good for this weekend so I'll be down there.
So it's a single bore tunnel, I'm guessing at 1/2 mile long, which is traffic-light controlled so you don't meet anyone coming in the opposite direction. I'm convinced it was designed with input from TVR engineers. The forecast is good for this weekend so I'll be down there.
M5 Russ said:
Best road in Kent no contest Maidstone one way system - so bad its good 
I couldnt agree more some times i can hit 2, 3 miles an hour only if its quiet though.best rds Maidstone to Hastings some nice twists up down to Hawkhurst, then avoid the A21 and head for selinge past bodiam gerat rd
sanshou1 said:
M5 Russ said:
Best road in Kent no contest Maidstone one way system - so bad its good
I couldnt agree more some times i can hit 2, 3 miles an hour only if its quiet though.best rds Maidstone to Hastings some nice twists up down to Hawkhurst, then avoid the A21 and head for selinge past bodiam gerat rd
M5 Russ said:
sanshou1 said:
M5 Russ said:
Best road in Kent no contest Maidstone one way system - so bad its good
I couldnt agree more some times i can hit 2, 3 miles an hour only if its quiet though.best rds Maidstone to Hastings some nice twists up down to Hawkhurst, then avoid the A21 and head for selinge past bodiam gerat rd
groomi said:
M5 Russ said:
sanshou1 said:
M5 Russ said:
Best road in Kent no contest Maidstone one way system - so bad its good
I couldnt agree more some times i can hit 2, 3 miles an hour only if its quiet though.best rds Maidstone to Hastings some nice twists up down to Hawkhurst, then avoid the A21 and head for selinge past bodiam gerat rd
i remember many years ago having a little play with a lupo gti in my old fiesta zetec s much fun
Another vote for the A264 out of Tunbridge Wells! My girlfriend lives down in Horsham, nr Brighton, and I live north of Maidstone, so whenever I'm leaving hers quite late I'll take the A roads back and that has to be one of my favourites.
Also, the A251 out of Faversham into Ashford is quite a nice road, don't often get a clear run down it though!
Also, the A251 out of Faversham into Ashford is quite a nice road, don't often get a clear run down it though!
geeboy said:
Stone street fom m20 j11 straight through into canterbury.Has to be one of the best in kent.
That's just a straight road 
Massive accident blackspot because chavs treat it as a top speed challenge and get caught out by uneven camber around junctions. Sadly there have been a few fatalities along there
jammy_basturd said:
Another vote for the A264 out of Tunbridge Wells! My girlfriend lives down in Horsham, nr Brighton, and I live north of Maidstone, so whenever I'm leaving hers quite late I'll take the A roads back and that has to be one of my favourites.
Also, the A251 out of Faversham into Ashford is quite a nice road, don't often get a clear run down it though!
Also, the A251 out of Faversham into Ashford is quite a nice road, don't often get a clear run down it though!
North of Maidstone??! Too ashamed to speaketh of where you live??! Yep, that's the isle of sheppey
The road from Canterbury through to Challock, just after the turning to Ashford and pre 50mph limit. Lovely series of bends take you past Chilham onto a straight with a fast(ish) left hander and then on your way to Challock.
The Elham valley road has some nice bits and if you follow it to its end, through Lyminge and then to the roundabout which gets you to the M20/Channel Tunnel, take the 2nd exit heading towards the Hythe/Sellinge road for some "interesting" corners and a crest that'll test your dampers.
The Alham valley road is also pretty good but like so many road these days only at 5:00am on Sunday morning.
The Elham valley road has some nice bits and if you follow it to its end, through Lyminge and then to the roundabout which gets you to the M20/Channel Tunnel, take the 2nd exit heading towards the Hythe/Sellinge road for some "interesting" corners and a crest that'll test your dampers.
The Alham valley road is also pretty good but like so many road these days only at 5:00am on Sunday morning.
KingRichard said:
jammy_basturd said:
Another vote for the A264 out of Tunbridge Wells! My girlfriend lives down in Horsham, nr Brighton, and I live north of Maidstone, so whenever I'm leaving hers quite late I'll take the A roads back and that has to be one of my favourites.
Also, the A251 out of Faversham into Ashford is quite a nice road, don't often get a clear run down it though!
Also, the A251 out of Faversham into Ashford is quite a nice road, don't often get a clear run down it though!
North of Maidstone??! Too ashamed to speaketh of where you live??! Yep, that's the isle of sheppey
You're lucky I don't report your post for that kind of language! I'll have you know I'm from a much better area of Kent! Sittingbourne! 
jammy_basturd said:
KingRichard said:
jammy_basturd said:
Another vote for the A264 out of Tunbridge Wells! My girlfriend lives down in Horsham, nr Brighton, and I live north of Maidstone, so whenever I'm leaving hers quite late I'll take the A roads back and that has to be one of my favourites.
Also, the A251 out of Faversham into Ashford is quite a nice road, don't often get a clear run down it though!
Also, the A251 out of Faversham into Ashford is quite a nice road, don't often get a clear run down it though!
North of Maidstone??! Too ashamed to speaketh of where you live??! Yep, that's the isle of sheppey
You're lucky I don't report your post for that kind of language! I'll have you know I'm from a much better area of Kent! Sittingbourne! I am over on the Eden Village estate, the "right" side of town, hehe
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