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Crab and Winkle Way – Clowes Wood loop from Canterbury West

Crab and Winkle Way – Clowes Wood loop from Canterbury West

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Crab and Winkle Way – Clowes Wood loop from Canterbury West

01:36

26.8km

180m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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 7, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 382 m for 101 m

After 26.2 km for 101 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.37 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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10.4 km

Bison Bridges

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

It's a land bridge, consisting of a wildlife and recreational crossing

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10.8 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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11.8 km

West Blean & Thornden Woods Gravel Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Links to Crab and Winkle Cycle way.

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14.2 km

West Blean Wood

Forest

19.5 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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20.2 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.

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26.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

4.77 km

2.58 km

2.37 km

738 m

598 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

10.3 km

5.47 km

441 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Saturday 9 May

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Bison Bridges

New Road Forest Trail, Blean Woods

West Blean & Thornden Woods Gravel Trail

Clowes Wood

Winding Pond on the Crab and Winkle Way

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