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Canterbury Cathedral – Canterbury City Centre loop from Upper Hardres

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Canterbury Cathedral – Canterbury City Centre loop from Upper Hardres

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Canterbury Cathedral – Canterbury City Centre loop from Upper Hardres

01:41

27.1km

210m

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: February 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 12.0 km for 270 m

After 13.1 km for 53 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.59 km

Bridge Near Kent Downs

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Road passes close by Bridge

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10.7 km

St Martin's Church, Canterbury

Highlight • Religious Site

St. Martin’s Church in Canterbury is the oldest church in the English-speaking world that is still in use. This historic church, located just outside the city centre, dates back to before 597 AD and was originally the private chapel of Queen Bertha of Kent. The church contains many Roman building materials, including bricks and tiles, which have been reused in the structure. St. Martin’s is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with Canterbury Cathedral and St. Augustine’s Abbey. The church has a rich history and remains an active place of worship and community.

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11.5 km

Statues of Queen Bertha and King Ethelbert, Lady Wootton’s Green

Highlight • Monument

The statue of Queen Bertha is located on Lady Wootton’s Green in Canterbury. This bronze statue, created by Stephen Melton and unveiled in 2006, shows Queen Bertha standing next to her husband, King Æthelberht. The statue is part of the Canterbury Commemoration Society’s “Ethelbert and Bertha” project. Queen Bertha is depicted in traditional dress, holding a prayer book, symbolising her role in spreading Christianity in Kent. The statue pays tribute to her influential role in the history of Canterbury and her contribution to the introduction of Christianity to England.

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12.2 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 following a fire in 1174. The cathedral is both a holy place and part of a World Heritage Site and is the most popular tourist attraction in the city. For opening times and more information, visit: canterbury-cathedral.org.

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12.8 km

Former millrace on the River Stour

Highlight • Structure

There is nothing to say further of this river, excepting as to the Mills situated on it in and about this city, which are now but few, in number only five; whereas about king Stephen's time, I find that, besides these mills, there were six others standing upon this river, in or not far from this city, which belonged to the monks of Christ Church; all which are long since down and quite gone.

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13.2 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 Church of England and the symbolic head of the worldwide Anglican Communion. One of the most-loved cities in the UK, Canterbury is a popular tourist destination. Key things to visit include Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, Westgate Towers, Westgate Gardens, and Canterbury Castle.

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14.2 km

Great Stour Way Through Hambrook Marshes

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Stunning Riverside ride along this section of cycle route 18.

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19.1 km

The Artichoke, Chartham

Highlight • Pub

This beautiful old pub was once owned by Richard Marsh in the 1600s, the guy that went on to found the Shepherd Neame brewery, the UK's oldest still operating brewery. Great beers with a great heritage.

They open from 12 pm until late most days except on Monday where they open at 5pm. You can read more about their amazing history at artichokechartham.co.uk

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27.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

4.20 km

3.84 km

3.08 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.8 km

2.44 km

577 m

165 m

108 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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Canterbury Cathedral – Canterbury City Centre loop from Upper Hardres

Bridge Near Kent Downs

St Martin's Church, Canterbury

Statues of Queen Bertha and King Ethelbert, Lady Wootton’s Green

Canterbury Cathedral

Former millrace on the River Stour

Canterbury City Centre

Great Stour Way Through Hambrook Marshes

The Artichoke, Chartham

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