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South East England

Crab and Winkle Way – Crab and Winkle Way loop from Canterbury West

Bike touring routes & trails

South East England

Crab and Winkle Way – Crab and Winkle Way loop from Canterbury West

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Crab and Winkle Way – Crab and Winkle Way loop from Canterbury West

03:03

49.4km

320m

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: April 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 382 m for 101 m

Waypoints

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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 you reach Whitstable you can try local seafood and stroll along the seafront.

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2

5.37 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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3

8.90 km

Crab and Winkle Way Trailhead (South Street)

Highlight • Cycleway

Great quiet bike path, highly recommended 👍👍👍

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4

16.3 km

Coastal Cycle Path

Highlight • Trail

Avoid on the weekend as this becomes a very popular walk.

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5

17.6 km

Whitstable Seafront Promenade

Highlight • Beach

There's a good cycle route right on the seafront at Whitstable that leads all the way to the edge of Herne Bay. Gorgeous sea views all the way!

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6

19.0 km

Herne Bay Beach Huts

Highlight • Structure

The brightly coloured beach huts of Herne Bay are a delightful sight, as is the blue sea and the pebbled beach between them.

The town of Herne Bay is also home to the world's first purpose-built freestanding clock tower, which dates back to 1837.

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21.2 km

Beach

Beach

8

24.4 km

Oyster Bay Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

This cycle path is okay in the dry on a road bike, but will be a bit slow-going! Much better suited to a stout touring bike or gravel bike.

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40.8 km

Stodmarsh Court Wood

Forest

42.5 km

Trenleypark Wood

Forest

11

46.4 km

Chequers Wood and Old Park

Highlight • Lake

All the NCN routes are available to view here:
osmaps.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/51.28306,1.09719,14

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49.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.6 km

19.1 km

3.73 km

2.24 km

457 m

293 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.7 km

12.2 km

3.42 km

1.72 km

312 m

132 m

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Thursday 7 May

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6°C

2 %

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