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Crab and Winkle Way Signpost – Crab and Winkle Way loop from Canterbury West

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Crab and Winkle Way Signpost – Crab and Winkle Way loop from Canterbury West

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4.3

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Crab and Winkle Way Signpost – Crab and Winkle Way loop from Canterbury West

02:17

41.1km

240m

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 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 398 m for 101 m

After 6.54 km for 74 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.45 km

Park Wood

Forest

3.24 km

Crab and Winkle Way

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Sarre Penn stream

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4.36 km

Crab and Winkle Way Signpost

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Located Near Amery Court Farm

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6.57 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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7.87 km

Crab and Winkle Way

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Cycle / Hiking tracks Between Canterbury and Whitstable

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12.6 km

Tankerton Beach

Highlight • Beach

Stony Kentish Beach. Little Bubble Cafe for Refreshment 100yards away.

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19.3 km

Sunset Fish Bar

Highlight • Restaurant

Great pit stop next to the pier. Fish and chips were really nice.

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20.9 km

Beach

23.9 km

Hampton Pier and Beach Huts

Highlight • Beach

Especially great to come here for a refreshing beer at the Hampton inn

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32.7 km

Crab and Winkle Way

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

seven miles of almost traffic-free cycling, the Crab and Winkle Way between Canterbury and Whitstable explores a delightful slice of east Kent

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41.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.3 km

7.56 km

4.48 km

2.17 km

1.46 km

153 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.2 km

15.5 km

6.84 km

330 m

253 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 15 May

14°C

5°C

38 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Crab and Winkle Way Signpost – Crab and Winkle Way loop from Canterbury West

Crab and Winkle Way

Crab and Winkle Way Signpost

Winding Pond Rest Area

Crab and Winkle Way

Tankerton Beach

Sunset Fish Bar

Hampton Pier and Beach Huts

Crab and Winkle Way

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