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: February 11, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 11.3 km for 5 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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999 m

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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3.19 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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5.52 km

Winding Pond on the Crab and Winkle Way

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The mid point of the Crab and Winkle line between Whitstable and Canterbury. The trains were wound up the hill from here.

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7.27 km

Crab and Winkle Way Bridge Over Thanet Way

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It's just down the hill to Whitstable from here..

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7.95 km

Crab and Winkle Way Trailhead (South Street)

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Great quiet bike path, highly recommended 👍👍👍

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8.38 km

Penny Farthing Sculpture on Crab & Winkle Way

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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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14.6 km

Crab and Winkle Way

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

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21.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.73 km

7.46 km

2.46 km

954 m

513 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

6.71 km

413 m

Elevation

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View of Canterbury Cathedral from Neal's Place Meadow

Painted wooden signpost

Crab and Winkle Way

Winding Pond on the Crab and Winkle Way

Crab and Winkle Way Bridge Over Thanet Way

Crab and Winkle Way Trailhead (South Street)

Penny Farthing Sculpture on Crab & Winkle Way

Crab and Winkle Way

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