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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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3.0

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Crab and Winkle Way – Clowes Wood loop from Canterbury West

01:39

27.6km

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: June 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.20 km for 101 m

After 27.0 km for 101 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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680 m

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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6.19 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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11.6 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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12.7 km

West Blean & Thornden Woods Gravel Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Links to Crab and Winkle Cycle way.

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15.0 km

West Blean Wood

Forest

20.3 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. Look out for wildlife which includes woodpeckers, Woodcock and if you're lucky an owl.

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21.0 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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27.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

5.24 km

2.78 km

2.52 km

738 m

598 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

10.5 km

5.49 km

441 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

25°C

16°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Crab and Winkle Way – Clowes Wood loop from Canterbury West

Former millrace on the River Stour

Crab and Winkle Way

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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