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King's Wood – North Downs Way – Westgate Towers loop from Wye

King's Wood – North Downs Way – Westgate Towers loop from Wye

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King's Wood – North Downs Way – Westgate Towers loop from Wye

04:18

71.5km

650m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 7, 2026

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 30.4 km for 182 m

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Start point

Train Station

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2.69 km

King's Wood – North Downs Way

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Really nice section, done this a couple of times on a gravel bike.

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5.14 km

King's Wood

Forest

5.57 km

King's Wood

Highlight • Trail

Fast Running fireroad makes this the perfect choice for family cycle rides as well as walking and horse riding

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42.2 km

The Dove is a stunning Gastropub. Hosting live music and Events making use of the Large Pub Gardens. Well worth a visit for a quick half and refill in your bidon before meandering on through the scenic kentish countryside.

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45.1 km

Cows in Kentish Countryside

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Kenrish countryside at its Finest

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47.0 km

Mountain biking trails in Blean Woods

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Ancient Woodland. Many walking and Cycling trails.

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53.8 km

Westgate Towers

Highlight • Monument

The largest and the finest medieval gateway in England, Westgate Towers was built during the Hundred Years’ War (1337 to 1453) to defend Canterbury from foreign incursion. It also symbolised the wealth and importance of the city.

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54.5 km

Great Stour Way Through Hambrook Marshes

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Stunning Riverside ride along this section of cycle route 18.

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64.8 km

Pilgrims Cycle Trail

Highlight • Trail

A really nice, mainly compacted gravel trail, meaning you can get off the tarmac for a few miles. The section approaching Godmersham can get very overgrown with nettles in the summer.

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68.2 km

Oxen Lees Wood

Forest

71.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.9 km

21.2 km

6.21 km

4.43 km

4.15 km

2.61 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.7 km

17.1 km

9.34 km

8.69 km

680 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

18°C

10°C

17 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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