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

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

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

02:59

47.1km

420m

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: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.12 km for 84 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.70 km

Cows by the Lakeshore

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful young herd

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11.9 km

Oxen Lees Wood

Forest

17.5 km

Chilham Village

Highlight • Religious Site

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

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17.7 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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20.0 km

Mountain Street Climb into King's Wood

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Sanitized with road stone and speed breakers

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21.5 km

Wooden Shelter – View of Canterbury Cathedral

Highlight • Rest Area

Wooden Shelter - View of the Cathedral

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23.7 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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25.9 km

Canterbury Road Crossing

Highlight • Rest Area

crossing Canterbury road here

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32.5 km

Olantigh Estate

Forest

47.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.6 km

8.35 km

8.05 km

3.61 km

2.60 km

658 m

147 m

Surfaces

32.0 km

4.74 km

3.65 km

3.32 km

2.59 km

733 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

20°C

8°C

81 %

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Max wind speed: 32.0 km/h

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

Cows by the Lakeshore

Chilham Village

Chilham Car Park

Mountain Street Climb into King's Wood

Wooden Shelter – View of Canterbury Cathedral

King's Wood – North Downs Way

Canterbury Road Crossing

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