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Chilham Village – King's Wood – North Downs Way loop from Kennington

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Chilham Village – King's Wood – North Downs Way loop from Kennington

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Chilham Village – King's Wood – North Downs Way loop from Kennington

02:13

32.3km

340m

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: May 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.07 km for 334 m

After 30.8 km for 80 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

11.3 km

Six Gate Clump

Forest

12.6 km

Oxen Lees Wood

Forest

18.2 km

Chilham Village

Highlight • Religious Site

weary travellers once paused to pray before making the final approach to Canterbury.

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18.4 km

Chilham Car Park

Highlight • Parking

This is a good starting point, there is a big car park where maybe 30 cars can fit in, always spaces. Park benches and a toilet block are also in …

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20.7 km

Mountain Street Climb into King's Wood

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Sanitized with road stone and speed breakers

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22.2 km

Wooden Shelter – View of Canterbury Cathedral

Highlight • Rest Area

Wooden Shelter - View of the Cathedral

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24.4 km

King's Wood – North Downs Way

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Really nice section, done this a couple of times on a gravel bike.

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26.6 km

Canterbury Road Crossing

Highlight • Rest Area

crossing Canterbury road here

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32.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

8.82 km

2.70 km

2.33 km

1.62 km

1.48 km

Surfaces

16.0 km

5.82 km

4.74 km

2.94 km

2.05 km

784 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

31°C

17°C

0 %

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Chilham Village – King's Wood – North Downs Way loop from Kennington

Chilham Village

Chilham Car Park

Mountain Street Climb into King's Wood

Wooden Shelter – View of Canterbury Cathedral

King's Wood – North Downs Way

Canterbury Road Crossing

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