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Crab and Winkle Way – Tankerton Beach Huts loop from Herne Bay

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Hiking trails & Routes
United Kingdom
England
South East England
Canterbury

Crab and Winkle Way – Tankerton Beach Huts loop from Herne Bay

Hard

2

hikers

Crab and Winkle Way – Tankerton Beach Huts loop from Herne Bay

05:38

21.9km

110m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 20.6 km for 306 m

Open: • 6:00 AM-11:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.55 km

The Curious Cat Pub

Highlight • Restaurant

Nice pub with friendly service. Does a nice roast dinner on a Sunday (booking essential)

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5.44 km

West Blean Wood

Forest

3

8.08 km

Carved Tree Sculptures

Highlight • Structure

There are two beatles and a bear sculptured into logs

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4

8.39 km

West Blean Woods Entrance

Highlight • Parking

The car park costs 2.50 pounds and can be paid via an app

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5

9.27 km

Gypsy Corner Bend

Highlight • Viewpoint

Not so bad on a bike just watch out for the cars

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6

11.8 km

Crab and Winkle Way

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Cycle / Hiking tracks Between Canterbury and Whitstable

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7

16.1 km

Tankerton Beach Huts

Highlight • Beach

A safe, family-friendly shingle beach with swimming, paddling, pretty painted beach huts and sloping grassy banks for picnics. At low tide the receding water exposes rock pools, perfect for discovering local sea-life.

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8

17.1 km

Whitstable to Herne Bay Coastal Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a flat out and back route. Also suitable for running.

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9

19.4 km

Hampton Pier and Beach Huts

Highlight • Beach

Especially great to come here for a refreshing beer at the Hampton inn

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B

21.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

2.97 km

1.90 km

1.41 km

739 m

677 m

100 m

Surfaces

6.99 km

6.15 km

5.52 km

1.50 km

1.19 km

510 m

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Highest point (70 m)

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Friday 17 July

22°C

14°C

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