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South East England

Crab and Winkle Way Signpost – Crab and Winkle Way loop from Whitstable

Mountain biking trails

South East England

Crab and Winkle Way Signpost – Crab and Winkle Way loop from Whitstable

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4.6

(5)

17

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Crab and Winkle Way Signpost – Crab and Winkle Way loop from Whitstable

01:22

23.0km

190m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.37 km for 74 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.67 km

Clowes Wood

Highlight • MTB Park

Enjoy miles of cycling and walking trails in this area of woodland near Whitstable. The site is also a nature reserve and includes attractive mixed woodland, heathland and wet meadow. …

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2

4.40 km

Winding Pond Rest Area

Highlight • Rest Area

The Crab and Winkle Way is a charming 7.6-mile cycle ride between Canterbury and the harbour in Whitstable. Along the way you’ll enjoy ancient broadleaved woodland and fine views. When …

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3

5.87 km

Crab and Winkle Way Signpost

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Located Near Amery Court Farm

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4

7.31 km

Crab and Winkle Way

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Sarre Penn stream

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5

12.7 km

The Bell Inn

Highlight • Pub

Opening hours
Monday 12–11 pm
Tuesday 12–11 pm
Wednesday 12–11 pm
Thursday 12–11 pm
Friday 12–11 pm
Saturday 12–11 pm
Sunday 12–10:30 pm

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6

18.6 km

Winding Pond on the Crab and Winkle Way

Highlight • Lake

The mid point of the Crab and Winkle line between Whitstable and Canterbury. The trains were wound up the hill from here.

crabandwinkle.org/route

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7

19.9 km

Crab and Winkle Way

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Cycle / Hiking tracks Between Canterbury and Whitstable

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23.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.15 km

7.20 km

7.14 km

430 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

6.68 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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