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Crab and Winkle Way – Crab and Winkle Way loop from Faversham

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Crab and Winkle Way – Crab and Winkle Way loop from Faversham

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Crab and Winkle Way – Crab and Winkle Way loop from Faversham

02:50

45.7km

340m

Cycling

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

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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After 25.1 km for 293 m

Dismount required: • 10:00 AM-4:00 PM (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.8 km

Crab and Winkle Way Tunnel Mural

Highlight • Structure

15.5 km

Penny Farthing Sculpture on Crab & Winkle Way

Highlight • Monument

Penny Farthing artwork by Mark Fuller from 2000 on the Crab & Winkle Way. This is a 7.6-mile cycle route on a former railway line between Canterbury and the port of Whitstable.
More information on the Sustrans website: sustrans.org.uk/find-a-route-on-the-national-cycle-network/crab-and-winkle-way

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15.9 km

Crab and Winkle Way Trailhead (South Street)

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Great quiet bike path, highly recommended 👍👍👍

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17.3 km

Crab and Winkle Way

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A really nice traffic-free route into Canterbury from Whitstable with surfaces good for all bikes.

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19.5 km

Crab and Winkle Way

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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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22.9 km

View of Canterbury Cathedral from Neal's Place Meadow

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A quiet park close to the uni campus and whitstable road. Often known as two trees park for the Pines standing in the Centre of the grass meadow.

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25.3 km

Canterbury City Centre

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Canterbury is a historic city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is home to the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, the senior bishop and principal leader of the …

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26.3 km

Great Stour Way Through Hambrook Marshes

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Stunning Riverside ride along this section of cycle route 18.

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45.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.9 km

7.10 km

6.59 km

3.46 km

2.72 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.1 km

5.75 km

717 m

116 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 24 July

27°C

16°C

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Comments

June 27, 2025,Day 27: 30 Miles for 30 Days Bike Challenge for Odyssey

Only 3 more rides to go!

Whoopie! 🚴 I've cycled 902 miles so far, and with just 3 days left, I'm excited to hit that 1000-mile mark!

Today was fantastic! I enjoyed a lovely ride, catching up with friends I haven't seen in a while, shopping, and savoring lunch out. My first stop was the Riverside Café in Whitstable for …

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Crab and Winkle Way – Crab and Winkle Way loop from Faversham

Crab and Winkle Way Tunnel Mural

Penny Farthing Sculpture on Crab & Winkle Way

Crab and Winkle Way Trailhead (South Street)

Crab and Winkle Way

Crab and Winkle Way

View of Canterbury Cathedral from Neal's Place Meadow

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