This post provides a suggested itinerary for getting out of town for a flexible break. It assumes a mix of cyclists and non-cyclists (drivers) for flexibility. Derek Jarman' House still with the black and yellow paintwork. Thursday 07:39 St Pancras - Ashford International 08:18 (cycles) . I believe this high speed train has an orange band and a discrete wheelchair logo around the doors for bikes rather than a big cycle logo with the front (and rear?) carriage having one of these. Departing from St Pancras International rail station on Southeastern Railways enter the station opposite King's Cross (and the German Gymnasium) and immediately take the lift up to platforms 11-13. On the day I travelled in 2025 there was only one carriage for wheelchairs and bikes; station staff can advise which end. From Ashford you follow the NCN 18 to Singleton, Shadoxhurst and onwards. 07:15 Depart Kenton for the 2 hour 15 minute drive to Shadoxhurst near Ashford (cars) 09:30 Drivers and ...