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South East England

Canterbury Cathedral – Crab and Winkle Way loop from Sturry

Bike touring routes & trails

South East England

Canterbury Cathedral – Crab and Winkle Way loop from Sturry

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Canterbury Cathedral – Crab and Winkle Way loop from Sturry

02:04

31.4km

230m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.06 km for 270 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

756 m

Fordwich Kent Cycle Route

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Pleasant and easy road route

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2

2.53 km

Chequers Wood and Old Park

Highlight • Lake

All the NCN routes are available to view here:
osmaps.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/51.28306,1.09719,14

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3

5.20 km

Canterbury Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Canterbury Cathedral is the most famous Christian structure in England. Founded in 597, the cathedral was rebuilt between 1070 and 1077 and then largely rebuilt again in the Gothic style …

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4

5.57 km

Canterbury City Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Canterbury is a historic city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is home to the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, the senior bishop and principal leader of the …

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5

13.7 km

Crab and Winkle Way

Highlight • Forest

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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6

14.8 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

20.3 km

New Road Forest Trail, Blean Woods

Highlight • Cycleway

They have started to tarmac the path with massive speed bumps in harbledown..

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20.9 km

West Blean Wood

Forest

9

23.2 km

West Blean & Thornden Woods Gravel Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Links to Crab and Winkle Cycle way.

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27.7 km

Buckwell Wood

Forest

B

31.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

9.44 km

5.47 km

3.35 km

2.34 km

688 m

Surfaces

16.3 km

6.35 km

4.52 km

3.25 km

822 m

118 m

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