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The best cycling routes in Canterbury

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Cycling in Canterbury is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of South East England. So you can find your perfect Canterbury bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: November 5, 2025

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1. Sandwich, Deal & Dover loop from Canterbury

83.6km

05:00

560m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Wye Downs loop from Canterbury — Kent Downs

40.3km

02:35

430m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Westgate-on-Sea loop from Reculver on the Viking Coastal Trail

29.9km

01:44

120m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Crab and Winkle Way – Crab and Winkle Way loop from Harbledown

21.1km

01:18

150m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Crab and Winkle Way – Crab and Winkle Way loop from Whitstable

22.7km

01:26

190m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Reculver Towers and Roman Fort – Beresford Gap Coastal Path loop from Whitstable

58.3km

03:25

210m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

49.4km

03:03

320m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Crab and Winkle Way – Crab and Winkle Way loop from Bishopstone

46.4km

02:46

280m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Coastal Cycle Path – View of the North Sea loop from Broomfield

34.2km

02:02

160m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Reculver Towers and Roman Fort – Deal Seafront loop from Adisham

132km

08:12

1,050m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes in Canterbury

1. Sandwich, Deal & Dover loop from Canterbury

2. Wye Downs loop from Canterbury — Kent Downs

3. Westgate-on-Sea loop from Reculver on the Viking Coastal Trail

4. Crab and Winkle Way – Crab and Winkle Way loop from Harbledown

5. Crab and Winkle Way – Crab and Winkle Way loop from Whitstable

6. Reculver Towers and Roman Fort – Beresford Gap Coastal Path loop from Whitstable

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

8. Crab and Winkle Way – Crab and Winkle Way loop from Bishopstone

9. Coastal Cycle Path – View of the North Sea loop from Broomfield

10. Reculver Towers and Roman Fort – Deal Seafront loop from Adisham

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