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Chilham Village – Bluebells in King's Wood loop from Chilham

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Chilham Village – Bluebells in King's Wood loop from Chilham

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Chilham Village – Bluebells in King's Wood loop from Chilham

01:54

21.8km

270m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 243 m

After 8.09 km for 215 m

After 21.6 km for 243 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.10 km

Chilham Village

Highlight • Religious Site

weary travellers once paused to pray before making the final approach to Canterbury.

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1.36 km

This is a good starting point, there is a big car park where maybe 30 cars can fit in, always spaces. Park benches and a toilet block are also in the car park. Many people use this car park to access several pubs in the small village

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2.61 km

Pilgrims' Way Through King's Wood

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

The King’s Wood blankets much of this section of the trail, where robbers once prayed on pilgrims. Soon you’ll emerge from the thick woodland and, just as pilgrims have for centuries, will catch your first sighting of the splendid Canterbury Cathedral.

The Pilgrims Way was originally the track which served many travellers on their way to commemorate the death of Thomas Becket. However, the track later became the subject of Chaucer’s satirical Canterbury Tales. 212 years after Becket’s death, this trek had begun to be associated with leisure and sin rather than penance.

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4.96 km

Singletrack with Drop-Off

Highlight • Trail

7.89 km

Bluebells in King's Wood

Highlight • Natural Monument

Originally used as a royal hunting wood (hence the name), King's Wood is now much better used for hunting unique art pieces along its sculpture trail. However, If you do have a keen eye and a quiet step, you may still have a chance to see its last remaining herd of fallow deer. Rest assured they are safe from hunters nowadays.

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