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The best road cycling routes in Canterbury

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes in Canterbury to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right for you, click on any of the Tours to see a full breakdown of its details including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos shared by other members of the Komoot community.

Last updated: December 14, 2025

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1. The Oyster run. Canterbury to Whitstable harbour loop

36.7km

01:47

250m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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2. The Stour Valley Way out and the Pilgrims way back loop

24.3km

01:00

130m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Cathedral to the Channel loop

74.2km

03:30

790m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4. Crab and Winkle Express loop

81.2km

03:42

760m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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5. Reculver Towers and Roman Fort – Reculver Sea Wall Coastal Path loop from Bekesbourne

75.9km

03:19

430m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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6. Reculver Sea Wall Coastal Path – Reculver Towers and Roman Fort loop from Chestfield & Swalecliffe

50.0km

02:43

180m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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7. Sandwich Quay – The Rose Inn loop from Adisham

54.0km

02:31

260m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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8. Westgate Towers, Canterbury – Whitstable Harbour loop from Canterbury West

49.0km

02:31

280m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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9. Reculver Towers and Roman Fort – Reculver Sea Wall Coastal Path loop from Canterbury West

80.1km

03:29

480m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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10. Lone Tree on Country Lane – View of Bourne Park loop from Canterbury East

46.9km

02:07

400m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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The best road cycling routes in Canterbury

1. The Oyster run. Canterbury to Whitstable harbour loop

2. The Stour Valley Way out and the Pilgrims way back loop

3. Cathedral to the Channel loop

4. Crab and Winkle Express loop

5. Reculver Towers and Roman Fort – Reculver Sea Wall Coastal Path loop from Bekesbourne

6. Reculver Sea Wall Coastal Path – Reculver Towers and Roman Fort loop from Chestfield & Swalecliffe

7. Sandwich Quay – The Rose Inn loop from Adisham

8. Westgate Towers, Canterbury – Whitstable Harbour loop from Canterbury West

9. Reculver Towers and Roman Fort – Reculver Sea Wall Coastal Path loop from Canterbury West

10. Lone Tree on Country Lane – View of Bourne Park loop from Canterbury East

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