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: November 10, 2025

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, and St Martin's Church WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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931 m

Via Francigena Path from Canterbury to Patrixbourne

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Narrow, quiet road along which the Via Francigena runs.

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5.40 km

The King's School, Canterbury

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Founded in 597 AD, The King’s School in Canterbury is one of the oldest continuously operating schools in the world1. Situated in the historic city of Canterbury, Kent, this independent, …

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5.52 km

Statues of Queen Bertha and King Ethelbert, Lady Wootton’s Green

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The statue of Queen Bertha is located on Lady Wootton’s Green in Canterbury. This bronze statue, created by Stephen Melton and unveiled in 2006, shows Queen Bertha standing next to …

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6.52 km

Former millrace on the River Stour

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There is nothing to say further of this river, excepting as to the Mills situated on it in and about this city, which are now but few, in number only …

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7.92 km

Great Stour Way Through Hambrook Marshes

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Stunning Riverside ride along this section of cycle route 18.

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25.3 km

St Mary's Church, Patrixbourne

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St. Mary’s Church in Patrixbourne is a beautiful Norman church, located approximately four miles southeast of Canterbury. Built mainly of flint, the church has three impressive Norman doors made of …

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25.4 km

Ford Crossing Near Brick Houses

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A fordable place. But if you want to keep your feet dry, you can still use a path.

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25.5 km

St. Mary’s Church, Patrixbourne

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Patrixbourne is a charming village in Kent, England, situated approximately 3 miles south-east of Canterbury. The village is part of the civil parish of Bekesbourne-with-Patrixbourne and is known for its …

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26.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

4.33 km

3.90 km

2.75 km

255 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.8 km

2.50 km

1.96 km

212 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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