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South East England

Canterbury City Centre – Westgate Towers loop from Chartham

Bike touring routes & trails

South East England

Canterbury City Centre – Westgate Towers loop from Chartham

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Canterbury City Centre – Westgate Towers loop from Chartham

02:21

38.3km

310m

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: August 7, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 32.0 km for 693 m

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

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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4.37 km

Penny Pot Lane

Highlight • Trail

charmingly named Penny Pot Lane, can be found outside Canterbury near Chartham, In the 90s and noughties, truckloads of animal remains were ferried to the Penny Pot Lane site, where …

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2

13.6 km

Knowler Farm Campsite

Highlight • Settlement

Bikepacker friendly campsite with good facilities; composting toilets, drinking water and warm showers. Welcoming staff. Spacious pitches and the ability of hiring a fire pit. Very close to the village store and a pub.

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3

30.8 km

St Martin's Church, Canterbury

Highlight • Religious Site

St. Martin’s Church in Canterbury is the oldest church in the English-speaking world that is still in use. This historic church, located just outside the city centre, dates back to …

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31.7 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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32.0 km

St. Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The Catholic Church of St. Thomas of Canterbury is a beautiful parish church built in the Gothic Revival style between 1874 and 1875. The church is located on the corner …

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32.4 km

Canterbury City Centre

Highlight • Settlement

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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7

32.7 km

Westgate Towers

Highlight • Monument

A serene and peaceful part of the city, and yet somehow quite imposing as you cycle up to the massive stone gate. It's hard not to image the thousands of …

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8

33.5 km

Great Stour Way Through Hambrook Marshes

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Stunning Riverside ride along this section of cycle route 18.

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38.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.1 km

4.11 km

3.64 km

3.38 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.5 km

7.86 km

2.46 km

293 m

145 m

< 100 m

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Comments

May 12, 2024,Sustrans SE 06 Canterbury South

Lovely bike ride on a Sunday when we did it. Nearly traffic free and beautiful countryside

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