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The best MTB trails in Canterbury

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Mountain biking in Canterbury is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of South East England. To help you experience the best the region has to …

Last updated: December 6, 2025

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1. North Downs Way & King's Wood loop from Canterbury – Kent Downs

45.7km

03:27

560m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Winding Pond Rest Area loop from Chestfield & Swalecliffe

26.4km

01:35

200m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Reculver: Towers and Roman Fort – Tankerton Beach loop from Canterbury West

50.0km

02:51

300m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Reculver: Towers and Roman Fort – Tankerton Beach loop from Whitstable

55.5km

02:59

190m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Warning Point – Reculver: Towers and Roman Fort loop from Bishopstone

27.7km

01:24

70m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Seafront Promenade – Reculver: Towers and Roman Fort loop from Whitstable

28.3km

01:39

120m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Lyminge Forest – King's Wood – North Downs Way loop from Canterbury West

91.0km

06:30

1,130m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Tankerton Beach – Crab and Winkle Way loop from Canterbury West

41.0km

02:17

240m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Tankerton Beach loop from Beltinge

19.0km

00:59

70m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Tankerton Beach – Reculver: Towers and Roman Fort loop from Herne Bay

53.5km

03:07

340m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best MTB trails in Canterbury

1. North Downs Way & King's Wood loop from Canterbury – Kent Downs

2. Winding Pond Rest Area loop from Chestfield & Swalecliffe

3. Reculver: Towers and Roman Fort – Tankerton Beach loop from Canterbury West

4. Reculver: Towers and Roman Fort – Tankerton Beach loop from Whitstable

5. Warning Point – Reculver: Towers and Roman Fort loop from Bishopstone

6. Seafront Promenade – Reculver: Towers and Roman Fort loop from Whitstable

7. Lyminge Forest – King's Wood – North Downs Way loop from Canterbury West

8. Tankerton Beach – Crab and Winkle Way loop from Canterbury West

9. Tankerton Beach loop from Beltinge

10. Tankerton Beach – Reculver: Towers and Roman Fort loop from Herne Bay

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