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Whitstable Harbour – Whitstable Bay loop from Chilham

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South East England

Whitstable Harbour – Whitstable Bay loop from Chilham

Moderate

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Whitstable Harbour – Whitstable Bay loop from Chilham

02:37

42.1km

310m

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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 242 m

After 41.9 km for 242 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

5.00 km

Great Stour Way Through Hambrook Marshes

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Stunning Riverside ride along this section of cycle route 18.

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2

15.5 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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3

15.5 km

Crab and Winkle Way

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A really nice traffic-free route into Canterbury from Whitstable with surfaces good for all bikes.

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4

19.1 km

Crab and Winkle Way Trailhead (South Street)

Highlight • Cycleway

Great quiet bike path, highly recommended 👍👍👍

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5

21.3 km

Crab and Winkle Way Tunnel Mural

Highlight • Structure

6

22.6 km

Whitstable Harbour

Highlight • Structure

There is a lovely little market at Whitstable Harbour. It has expanded enormously over the years and now has some really excellent, trendy restaurants as well as arts and crafts …

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7

23.1 km

Whitstable Bay

Highlight • Beach

This stretch of coastline is a wonderful place to enjoy the sea, preferably with a portion of fish and chips. Whitstable's seafront is a lovely postcard scene – boats bob …

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8

30.7 km

The Dove, Dargate

Highlight • Restaurant

The Dove is a stunning Gastropub. Hosting live music and Events making use of the Large Pub Gardens. Well worth a visit for a quick half and refill in your bidon before meandering on through the scenic kentish countryside.

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33.1 km

Thread Wood

Forest

36.0 km

Mount Wood

Forest

B

42.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.5 km

7.52 km

6.81 km

2.95 km

2.24 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.4 km

6.27 km

5.02 km

201 m

102 m

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Saturday 10 October

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