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Harbledown And Rough Common

Crab and Winkle Way – Crab and Winkle Way Signpost loop from Thanington

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Mountain biking trails

United Kingdom

England

South East England

Harbledown And Rough Common

Crab and Winkle Way – Crab and Winkle Way Signpost loop from Thanington

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Crab and Winkle Way – Crab and Winkle Way Signpost loop from Thanington

01:14

19.2km

160m

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: May 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.31 km for 74 m

After 16.2 km for 216 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.30 km

Winding Pond on the Crab and Winkle Way

Highlight • Lake

The mid point of the Crab and Winkle line between Whitstable and Canterbury. The trains were wound up the hill from here.

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6.35 km

Winding Pond Rest Area

Highlight • Rest Area

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 …

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7.08 km

Clowes Wood

Highlight • MTB Park

Enjoy miles of cycling and walking trails in this area of woodland near Whitstable. The site is also a nature reserve and includes attractive mixed woodland, heathland and wet meadow. …

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7.64 km

Crab and Winkle Way

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Cycle / Hiking tracks Between Canterbury and Whitstable

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8.76 km

Crab and Winkle Way Trailhead (South Street)

Highlight • Cycleway

Great quiet bike path, highly recommended 👍👍👍

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11.6 km

Gypsy Corner Bend

Highlight • Viewpoint

Not so bad on a bike just watch out for the cars

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14.3 km

Crab and Winkle Way Signpost

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Located Near Amery Court Farm

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15.7 km

Crab and Winkle Way

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Sarre Penn stream

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19.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.33 km

3.32 km

2.57 km

2.10 km

2.05 km

804 m

Surfaces

7.76 km

7.59 km

1.81 km

1.26 km

613 m

140 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Sunday 5 July

31°C

17°C

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Crab and Winkle Way – Crab and Winkle Way Signpost loop from Thanington

Winding Pond on the Crab and Winkle Way

Winding Pond Rest Area

Clowes Wood

Crab and Winkle Way

Crab and Winkle Way Trailhead (South Street)

Gypsy Corner Bend

Crab and Winkle Way Signpost

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