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South East England

Westgate Towers – Canterbury Cathedral loop from Chartham

Bike touring routes & trails

South East England

Westgate Towers – Canterbury Cathedral loop from Chartham

Easy

4.5

(13)

90

riders

Westgate Towers – Canterbury Cathedral loop from Chartham

01:04

16.8km

80m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.05 km for 88 m

After 8.20 km for 270 m

After 8.93 km for 92 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

5.09 km

Bridge Over the Stour

Highlight • Bridge

Bridge between Hambrook and Thannington

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2

7.64 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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3

7.97 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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4

8.34 km

Canterbury Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Canterbury Cathedral is the most famous Christian structure in England. Founded in 597, the cathedral was rebuilt between 1070 and 1077 and then largely rebuilt again in the Gothic style …

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5

8.66 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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6

10.1 km

Great Stour Way Through Hambrook Marshes

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Stunning Riverside ride along this section of cycle route 18.

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7

14.9 km

Traditional Half-Timbered House in Chartham

Highlight • Historical Site

B

16.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.28 km

5.27 km

2.85 km

2.15 km

188 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

4.99 km

895 m

288 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Monday 13 July

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16°C

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