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Actually looks like your route had only slight overlap in a couple of places...I do like that fish shack. I always think it'd be nice for Oasts and Coasts to include Dungeness but it'd probably mean a compromise elsewhere on the route.
How did you rate the stretch from whitstable to lewes? I've half-planned a 300 calendar event from London which I'm due to do a few test rides for this summer, and those are two of the potential controls. The Weald section I know from lots of other events.
Looks like you went past St Margarets in Wichling, one of my favorite churches in the UK.
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The Whitstable-Lewes stretch was great apart from the awful state of the roads. There were quite a few widow-maker potholes on the descents and some really sketchy driving in Headcorn. The scenery was lovely and it was super quiet on the most part though so would definitely recommend it if you get a chance.
Sadly I don't recall the church but I think we were just trying to power through at that point!
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This is the route.
Don't think we saw a single Oasts and Coasts rider weirdly. The friend I was with was meant to be doing it but we didn't have a rack big enough to drive both bikes to the start so decided to do a DIY instead.
It was super cold and, as usual, I didn't wear enough layers. Was shivering uncontrollably at the end. Didn't get any chips in Herne Bay but if you're ever in Dungeness, definitely try the fried potatoes at the fish shack near Derek Jarman's house. 10/10.