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South East England

Crab and Winkle Way – Crab and Winkle Way Signpost loop from University of Kent

South East England

Crab and Winkle Way – Crab and Winkle Way Signpost loop from University of Kent

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Crab and Winkle Way – Crab and Winkle Way Signpost loop from University of Kent

00:36

10.7km

70m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 68 m for 216 m

After 10.4 km for 216 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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476 m

Crab and Winkle Way: Canterbury Section

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Lovely cycle route out of Canterbury to the coast that joins the Viking Way.

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2

1.22 km

Painted wooden signpost

Highlight • Structure

3

1.23 km

Fossil Tree Millennium Milepost

Highlight • Monument

One of a total of 1,000 beautifully designed waymarkers on the National Cycle Network trails. Design titled "Fossil Tree" (by Jon Mills).

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2.46 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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5

3.57 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.

crabandwinkle.org/route

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4.31 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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8.55 km

Crab and Winkle Way Signpost

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Located Near Amery Court Farm

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10.00 km

Crab and Winkle Way

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Sarre Penn stream

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10.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.26 km

2.11 km

226 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.62 km

2.85 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Friday 15 May

14°C

5°C

38 %

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