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: October 10, 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 Whitstable

22.7km

01:26

190m

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 Harbledown

21.1km

01:18

150m

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

49.1km

03:03

330m

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

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8. View of the North Sea – Reculver Towers and Roman Fort loop from Whitstable

29.2km

01:49

120m

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

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9. View of the North Sea – Whitstable Bay loop from Broomfield

33.9km

02:01

160m

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

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10. Whitstable Seafront Promenade – View of the North Sea loop from Whitstable

14.5km

00:51

60m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. 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 Whitstable

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

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. View of the North Sea – Reculver Towers and Roman Fort loop from Whitstable

9. View of the North Sea – Whitstable Bay loop from Broomfield

10. Whitstable Seafront Promenade – View of the North Sea loop from Whitstable

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