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King's Wood – North Downs Way – Chilham Village loop from Kennington

King's Wood – North Downs Way – Chilham Village loop from Kennington

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King's Wood – North Downs Way – Chilham Village loop from Kennington

02:52

39.2km

530m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.11 km for 80 m

After 21.9 km for 134 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.04 km

The Hub Café, Wye

Highlight • Cafe

The Hub is a new riverside cafe development at the Old Bus Depot in Wye, Kent.

Created by a group of local cycling enthusiasts who wanted to celebrate their passion …

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8.01 km

King's Wood – North Downs Way

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Really nice section, done this a couple of times on a gravel bike.

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11.2 km

Coppice Oratory in Kings Wood

Highlight • Climb

Stiff climb up from Dane Lane, into Kings Wood, but completely worth the struggle when you reach the top

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11.3 km

Wooden Shelter – View of Canterbury Cathedral

Highlight • Rest Area

Wooden Shelter - View of the Cathedral

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12.2 km

Mountain Street Climb into King's Wood

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Sanitized with road stone and speed breakers

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14.9 km

Chilham Village

Highlight • Religious Site

weary travellers once paused to pray before making the final approach to Canterbury.

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22.0 km

Stump Shave

Forest

24.9 km

View of Sole Street

Highlight • Viewpoint

breathtaking views to lunch in Sole. Street.

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26.4 km

Crundale Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful little church, overlooking the valley.

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31.0 km

Olantigh Estate

Forest

39.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.0 km

13.6 km

4.86 km

2.30 km

1.97 km

1.60 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.0 km

15.8 km

3.64 km

2.45 km

1.25 km

129 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Sunday 24 May

29°C

16°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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The Hub Café, Wye

King's Wood – North Downs Way

Coppice Oratory in Kings Wood

Wooden Shelter – View of Canterbury Cathedral

Mountain Street Climb into King's Wood

Chilham Village

View of Sole Street

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