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Crab and Winkle Way – Reculver Sea Wall Coastal Path loop from Herne Bay

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Crab and Winkle Way – Reculver Sea Wall Coastal Path loop from Herne Bay

Moderate

5.0

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Crab and Winkle Way – Reculver Sea Wall Coastal Path loop from Herne Bay

03:18

52.2km

280m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 12.4 km for 74 m

After 34.0 km for 219 m

After 37.9 km for 502 m

After 39.6 km for 186 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.66 km

Tankerton Beach

Highlight • Beach

Stony Kentish Beach. Little Bubble Cafe for Refreshment 100yards away.

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10.0 km

Crab and Winkle Way

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Cycle / Hiking tracks Between Canterbury and Whitstable

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12.4 km

Winding Pond Rest Area

Highlight • Rest Area

The Crab and Winkle Way is a charming 7.6-mile cycle ride between Canterbury and the harbour in Whitstable. Along the way you’ll enjoy ancient broadleaved woodland and fine views. When …

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16.1 km

Totem Poles in Clowes Wood

Highlight • Forest

Check out these Totem Poles in Clowes Woods

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16.4 km

Bison Bridges

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

It's a land bridge, consisting of a wildlife and recreational crossing

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17.0 km

Ponies in the Woods

Highlight • Natural

Bench spot for wildlife

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17.5 km

West Blean Wood

Forest

19.4 km

Bullockstone Hill Woods

Forest

41.2 km

Reculver Sea Wall Coastal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

On a beautiful day this is a wonderful ride but if it's blowing a gale you'd better hope it's a tailwind. Also although I've chosen a road bike there are some great tracks for an MTB

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41.5 km

Beach

45.5 km

Reculver Towers and the Coastal Path

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Skinny Single Trax on matting heading Hernebay to Reculver

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52.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.2 km

14.7 km

8.01 km

5.46 km

4.16 km

661 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.9 km

15.9 km

11.6 km

5.71 km

1.34 km

747 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

22°C

17°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Crab and Winkle Way – Reculver Sea Wall Coastal Path loop from Herne Bay

Tankerton Beach

Crab and Winkle Way

Winding Pond Rest Area

Totem Poles in Clowes Wood

Bison Bridges

Ponies in the Woods

Reculver Sea Wall Coastal Path

Reculver Towers and the Coastal Path

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