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Self-Guided Electric Bike Tour to vineyards and castles in Kent
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Self-Guided Electric Bike Tour to vineyards and castles in Kent

By UK Electric Bike Centre
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Ages 14-99, max of 5 per group
Duration: 6h
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  • Electric Bike
  • Helmets, locks, panniers and route maps
What's not included
  • Entrance fees to attractions not included
  • Entry/Admission - Sissinghurst Castle Garden
  • Entry/Admission - Balfour Winery
  • Entry/Admission - Biddenden Vineyards


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  • Headcorn Aerodrome EGKH, Shenley Rd, Ashford TN27 9HX, UK
    We are based at Headcorn Airfield. Parking is available or we do pick up from Headcorn Station. There is a cafe, pub and toilets on site.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 10486P2

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Minimum age is 14 years old to ride an electric bike but we have mountain bikes, tag-a-longs, child seats and buggies for younger children
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 10486P2

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    • Shenley Rd, Ashford TN27 9HX, UK
      We are based at Headcorn Airfield. Parking is available or we do pick up from Headcorn Station. There is a cafe, pub and toilets on site.
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    • UK Electric Bike Centre
      152
      Headcorn, Kent, England
      Joined in October 2013
    • thecookingapple
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      E-Biking in Kent
      Great set up with friendly team. We hired bikes for a half day and were given maps and tips - all we needed to see the sights and eat and drink well along the way. The routes are great as mostly on small country lanes perfect for a relaxing cycle.
      Written 26 October 2022
    • sophiebI4228KT
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing fun
      It was lovely to go out for the whole day just me and my husband and follow the maps we were given the bikes were great and we have now bought 3 bikes from Marcus and Warren and did our first trip with them to France we absolutely love electric biking thanks to the help from these guys Xx
      Written 21 June 2022
    • M_Smith4567
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fun, outstanding scenery and exemplary service
      Absolutely amazing company and experience. We went for a half day tour for my daughters Birthday. We are a group of 3, me my 80 year old mum and my 22 year old daughter. On arrival although Marcus was very patient and helpful mum had lost more fitness than she thought over lockdown and felt she couldn't manage the bikes. My daughter and I subsequently took the beautiful self guided tour through safe country lanes whilst Marcus provided my mum with coffee and company. He then kindly drove her to meet us at the vineyard for an hours wine tasting before collecting her again whilst we cycled back. He really went above and beyond to make the experience workable and enjoyable for all involved, even when it did not go to our original plan.
      Written 31 January 2022
    • 425hughb
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Outstanding
      If you are looking at this trip and thinking possibly, just do it! The best day out you’ll ever have.
      Written 18 September 2021
    • C7725XWsusanb
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great bike, give it go, you'll love it!
      Incredibly kind setting us up with bike, amazingly easy 38 miles on bike with 2 pubs & great company
      Written 20 August 2021
    • salvoquat
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Thank you Warren
      Absolutely a to-do activity when in Kent. Do not miss the opportunity to hire Warren's e-bikes and tour the wonderful countryside of Kent. Warren is the most accommodating host and will help you out selecting the most appropriate itineraries. He will help you out choosing the most suitable bike for you and your company. See you soon Warren!
      Written 10 August 2021
    • Richard S
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Lovely day!
      As e-bike first-timers Warren was very reassuring explaining everything including the route off the beaten track.
      Written 14 July 2021
    • Leisure2021
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great fun, memorable day
      Great day out, having an electric bike made all the difference. It allowed us to go so much further. Marcus was very helpful and provided an excellent route map and instruction before we left. We saw some beautiful villages and stopped for lunch at Heath Hurst vineyard wh we e we had a fantastic food platter and lovely wine. I would recommend giving it a go. We will certainly be back .
      Written 9 June 2021
    • timfN5650AO
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic Day In The Kent Weald
      First time out on electric bikes and very enjoyable it was. Communication throughout with Marcus was fantastic and we had a great reception on arrival. Our party of five opted for the full day tour which is plotted at 30m however with a few detours to take in castles and vineyards and a pub lunch we clocked up almost 40m which was a breeze with the electric assistance. The countryside is spectacular particularly on a sunny day with Oast Houses and other traditional Kentish houses aplenty. If you have OS maps app on your phone we found it easier to plot the recommended route and follow that rather than maps but even if you do go astray ( which we did ) you are never too far off route and often you discover a hidden delight. I'd highly recommend this experience to all and any - my group of late teens and early 20's loved it.
      Written 4 June 2021
    • Curiosity576375
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great day out
      Everything was very well organised and Marcus was very helpful from how to ride the bikes and what routes to take. The country side on the routes is beautiful, the lanes are peaceful and not much traffic. We throughly enjoyed our trip and I would definitely recommend this experience. You don’t need to be fit or young to ride these bikes. We will definitely be booking again.
      Written 12 May 2021
    • simonhN4519MZ
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great bike touring in Kent
      We had an excellent experience. The e-bikes are great - very good batteries; sturdy; comfortable seats. The routes are well thought out - we self-guided and stopped off for lunch at a vineyard and a drink at a traditional pub - with pretty countryside without too many hills. Lawrence was extremely helpful, full of great ideas for things to do en route. Can't wait until next tour!
      Written 25 October 2020
    • nickreffitt
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Lovely day out
      Really enjoyed our visit! Marcus messaged me a few hours before we visited just to confirm our booking and to let us know the bikes were ready. Very welcoming, well set up for social distancing, and the self guided tour worked really well. The route was very easy to follow and had clear visual directions on each turn we needed to make. We ended up at a very nice vineyard and had a great time before setting off on our way back. If your looking for something to do during COVID crisis, this is a perfect day out
      Written 6 September 2020
    • Yedz2020
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Lovely day
      We had an amazing experience. Route was very picturesque. Bikes and Customer service were Both excellent. Thoroughly recommend..
      Written 6 September 2020
    • karina0909
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best day out ever
      A group of 11 celebrated our friend’s 30th birthday by whizzing around Kent on electric bikes. It was such a great experience from start to finish. The landscape is stunning and the wineries/pubs served as wonderful rest stops. Marcus was an absolute legend. He and his team are so friendly and made everyone feel warm and welcome. They really made my friend’s birthday really special and we all very much appreciated their hospitality. Only downside is that the day has ended but I will definitely be coming back.
      Written 8 August 2020
    • Joanne M
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Zippy bikes on the last day of summer
      Had a great time on our electric bike tour. Bikes were fabulous - their charge lasted a good 5 hours, and our welcome and orientation with the technicalities of the bikes both thorough and informative. Lovely area to explore on (mostly) quite or empty country lanes. Review only loses one star from the full five as the road names on our map were hard to read with sharpie on top, and that the pub lunch element sadly wasn't available on a saturday hire as advertised.
      Written 22 September 2019
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    Jen A
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2020
    Glad to have found this place to hire e-bikes for the day. We received a friendly welcome and we were given a good introduction to our bikes and of places to go in the local area. The map and suggested route given were really useful. The bikes themselves were really impressive, robust and powerful - didn't feel the hills at all! My bike had panniers that we could keep all of our lunch and extra clothes in, so that we could just enjoy the day. I would recommend to anyone looking to take in the beautiful Kent countryside and idyllic villages dotted around. An added bonus is the cute coffee shop and glamping site in situ for recovering the calories, and gift shop close by!
    Written 10 November 2020
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    Anna C
    London, UK10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2020
    Cycled 30 miles and it wasn't a workout, more like good exercise. Such a great way to see the most beautiful part of Kent. There were 5 settings on the electric bike and we started off at the lowest setting (we wanted the exercise) but as our legs got tired we amped it up to the top setting, which on my bike was called 'Turbo'! The guided route included pictures at each junction and we overshot just 1 junction and only looked at the actual map about 3 times.
    Written 25 September 2020
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    Glad you had fun and didnt get lost - thanks for coming
    Written 28 September 2020
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    ElsiePKent
    Kent59 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2021 • Couples
    We hired the bikes for the day and explored the idyllic countryside around Frittenden and Sissinghurst, stopping for a glass of wine at the lovely Hush Heath vineyard.
    The bikes are really easy to use and take all the effort out of hills. We are in our late 50s, covered about 25 miles and enjoyed every minute.
    Helmets, tour map and security chain were all provided.
    Written 30 May 2021
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    Thanks for coming along and glad you had fun - see you again Marcus
    Written 1 June 2021
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    212Annie
    Canterbury, UK38 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2022
    Cannot rave about the Electric Bike Centre enough. Marcus is very accommodating and has so much knowledge of the local area. We hired bikes for the day and loved every minute of it. Had lunch at the local vineyard, had fun getting lost on the bikes, and came back to have tea & cake at Bloomsburys. The electric bikes took the stain out of the hills, and we didn't realise how many miles we had covered, as we weren't even out of breath. Wonderful day had by all
    Written 20 March 2022
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    Great to meet you both, 30 plus mikes is quite a way but as you say so easy. see you again with your friends! All the best Marcus
    Written 21 March 2022
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    JohnAndEllaTravelDuo
    London, UK93 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic day out, with a great route. We were given the 20 mile route, taking in frittenden, headcorn and Smarden. Bikes were very good, and the route was mainly quiet country roads. We took in a pub in Smarden for lunch, and the vineyards in Biddenden in the afternoon (we did the full day option). The staff could not have been friendlier!
    Written 25 August 2021
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    Thanks for your kind words, so glad you enjoyed the route and our electric bikes
    Written 30 August 2021
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    kevan5
    Burnley, UK53 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2022 • Friends
    Brilliant couple of days touring the beautiful Kentish Weald on e bikes. Thanks to Marcus the owner who was very helpful with suggestions for routes/pubs, etc. The bikes really take the strain out of cycling so it all becomes a pleasure. It’s a very picturesque part of the world with several vineyards, National Trust properties and innumerable achingly pretty villages to explore. I would thoroughly recommend this company and their various tours for a different way of exploring the area. Thanks again Marcus.
    Written 10 May 2022
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    Thanks Kevan Nice you meet you all and glad you had a fun day out
    Written 11 May 2022
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    Ellie Roberts
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2020
    Genco Construction Services hired electric bikes with you for a Charity Bike ride we completed on Saturday 12th September. The bikes were a massive help to the more inexperienced riders and they were GREAT!! I completely recommend. Thank you so much to Marcus and Simon for all your help. We will for sure be using the e bikes again.
    Written 14 September 2020
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    Thanks also Ellie for arranging transport, glad it was a good day out and you raised some well earnt money!
    Written 15 September 2020
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    Miriam F
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2021 • Friends
    We had an amazing experience renting bikes from the E-Bike centre! The bikes themselves were great and so effortless to ride. We were given everything we needed - helmets, locks, a pump and baskets to carry our things. We managed to visit 4 vineyards in the area and had an amazing time trying the wines.

    Warren was super helpful and even gave us a lift to the train station when our bus didn't show up. We would definitely recommend!
    Written 2 September 2021
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    4 vineyards is good going-well done! Thanks for your kind words and so please you have fun at the UK electric bike centre.
    Written 4 September 2021
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    Pat H
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2022
    A visitor to Kent from New Zealand, I have enjoyed the use of a hire e-bike for rides twice a week over the last 6 weeks from UK Electric Bike Centre. Marcus and Warren have been great. There is always a bike fully charged and waiting for me when I arrive, plus plenty of good advice and maps to help me enjoy each day. I have certainly explored the country lanes and enjoyed the cafes, pubs and vineyards of The Weald while here. Bonus - superb weather every day! Thanks Guys.
    Written 4 August 2022
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    It was a pleasure, you became part of the team. Glad you had fun and safe travels back
    Written 9 August 2022
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    HenB4782
    Sicily, Italy6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My partner and I made a snap decision to rent some electric bikes for a few hours as we saw an advert for them while we stopped at a pub in Dymchurch. Going on the website there were several choices of beautiful routes around the Kent countryside. So we followed the guidance the next day to get to the centre 20 mins before 10am and met Marcus, who welcomed us straight away. Marcus gave us a really professional and useful talk through how to use the bikes safely and let us have a practice around the gravel driveway. Marcus saw that we had our little dog with us and kindly suggested taking him out for a walk while we were out for our bike ride.
    On the ride, we followed the really clear photo guides of the route and made our way to the vineyard. The route lead us through beautiful wooded lanes and past idyllic farmhouses set back from the road. The vineyard was a great place to stop as we had food platter of local cheeses and tried out some of the signature wines. We then made our way back to the hire centre. The bikes were comfortable and really easy to use, it helped me no end to get me up the hills! The throttle gives you a bit of a boost when you get tired and you can alter the motor so you can keep going when you stop peddling but you can also use the bike as you would do normally.
    We really enjoyed our experience, Marcus went above and beyond to help us get the most out of it and my partner’s dog had a great walk which was unexpected and very thoughtful. We would consider repeating the experience with the kids next time as they would love it!
    Written 10 May 2021
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    Thanks Helen, nice to meet you both and so glad you had a mini break and enjoyed the electric bikes at Biddenden. We loved your dog!!! See you again
    Written 11 May 2021
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