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The best running trails in Canterbury

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Running in Canterbury is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Canterbury—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 28, 2025

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1. The Great Stour & Chartham loop from Canterbury

14.4km

01:36

110m

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

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2. Running loop from Canterbury West

20.8km

02:12

150m

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

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3. Herne Bay Beach loop from Tankerton

12.1km

01:15

50m

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

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4. Tankerton Beach Huts – Nature Reserve loop from Whitstable

23.5km

02:26

80m

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

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5. Tankerton Beach Huts loop from Whitstable

23.3km

02:25

90m

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

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6. Nature Reserve loop from Canterbury West

8.27km

00:51

20m

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

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7. Nature Reserve – Tonford Manor loop from Canterbury East

8.73km

00:54

30m

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

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8. Tankerton Beach Huts loop from Tankerton

4.77km

00:30

20m

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

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9. Nature Reserve loop from Herne Bay

12.0km

01:15

60m

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

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10. Bloody Muddy Trail loop from Yorkletts

13.1km

01:26

130m

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

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The best running trails in Canterbury

1. The Great Stour & Chartham loop from Canterbury

2. Running loop from Canterbury West

3. Herne Bay Beach loop from Tankerton

4. Tankerton Beach Huts – Nature Reserve loop from Whitstable

5. Tankerton Beach Huts loop from Whitstable

6. Nature Reserve loop from Canterbury West

7. Nature Reserve – Tonford Manor loop from Canterbury East

8. Tankerton Beach Huts loop from Tankerton

9. Nature Reserve loop from Herne Bay

10. Bloody Muddy Trail loop from Yorkletts

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