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Crab and Winkle Way – Crab and Winkle Way loop from Whitstable

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Crab and Winkle Way – Crab and Winkle Way loop from Whitstable

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Crab and Winkle Way – Crab and Winkle Way loop from Whitstable

01:27

22.8km

190m

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: February 15, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.1 km for 101 m

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Train Station

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1.51 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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2.63 km

Crab and Winkle Way Bridge Over Thanet Way

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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3.34 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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8.89 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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11.6 km

Former millrace on the River Stour

Highlight • Structure

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 five; whereas about king Stephen's time, I find that, besides these mills, there were six others standing upon this river, in or not far from this city, which belonged to the monks of Christ Church; all which are long since down and quite gone.

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17.1 km

Crab and Winkle Way

Highlight • Forest

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 you reach Whitstable you can try local seafood and stroll along the seafront.

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18.2 km