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

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

Moderate

4.3

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

02:23

28.0km

520m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 243 m

After 27.8 km for 243 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.10 km

Chilham Village

Highlight • Religious Site

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

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1.36 km

Chilham Car Park

Highlight • Parking

This is a good starting point, there is a big car park where maybe 30 cars can fit in, always spaces. Park benches and a toilet block are also in …

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2.61 km

Pilgrims' Way Through King's Wood

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

The King’s Wood blankets much of this section of the trail, where robbers once prayed on pilgrims. Soon you’ll emerge from the thick woodland and, just as pilgrims have for …

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5.44 km

Wooden Shelter – View of Canterbury Cathedral

Highlight • Rest Area

Wooden Shelter - View of the Cathedral

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7.65 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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9.85 km

Canterbury Road Crossing

Highlight • Rest Area

crossing Canterbury road here

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15.1 km

Fanscoombe Wood

Forest

16.2 km

Climb Through Warren Wood

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Once you hike-a-bike up the first few steps, it is possible to ride the rest of the climb. just about.

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19.2 km

Crundale Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Beautiful little church, overlooking the valley.

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24.4 km

Wintergate

Forest

28.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

10.2 km

2.14 km

1.97 km

807 m

Surfaces

9.98 km

8.28 km

5.08 km

3.04 km

1.06 km

469 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 15 May

14°C

5°C

39 %

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

Chilham Village

Chilham Car Park

Pilgrims' Way Through King's Wood

Wooden Shelter – View of Canterbury Cathedral

King's Wood – North Downs Way

Canterbury Road Crossing

Climb Through Warren Wood

Crundale Church

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