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South East England

Pilgrims Cycle Trail – Chilham Square loop from Canterbury East

Bike touring routes & trails

South East England

Pilgrims Cycle Trail – Chilham Square loop from Canterbury East

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5.0

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Pilgrims Cycle Trail – Chilham Square loop from Canterbury East

02:31

40.1km

300m

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: June 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

11.2 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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2

12.4 km

Picnic Spot with View of Kent Downs

Highlight • Rest Area

Worthy stopping point in private grazing attached to house at foot of hill.

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3

14.1 km

Olantigh Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Olantigh has 107 hectares of park and pleasure grounds of a mid-19th century design this road passes through some of it

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4

17.3 km

Wye Coffee Shop & Kitchen

Highlight • Cafe

At the heart of this picturesque village, Wye Coffee Shop & Kitchen offers a cheerful, welcome resting and replenishing stop. delicious home made food and specialised drinks all day. Our …

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5

22.0 km

Pilgrims' Cycle Trail Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Steep sector of pilgrims trail

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6

28.9 km

Chilham Village

Highlight (Segment) • Restaurant

Chilham is a gorgeous little Kent village that you'll pass through if riding the North Downs Way. Many of the beautiful old buildings in the centre of the village are …

Tip by

7

29.1 km

Chilham Square

Highlight • Historical Site

Picturesque Kentish village. Castle and Park. Couple of pubs too.

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8

34.5 km

Great Stour Way Through Hambrook Marshes

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Stunning Riverside ride along this section of cycle route 18.

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B

40.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.2 km

14.0 km

5.53 km

2.63 km

1.59 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.6 km

13.8 km

283 m

149 m

128 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (70 m)

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Friday 3 July

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