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Crab and Winkle Way – Whitstable Harbour loop from Chilham

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Crab and Winkle Way – Whitstable Harbour loop from Chilham

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Crab and Winkle Way – Whitstable Harbour loop from Chilham

02:37

42.1km

310m

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 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 242 m

After 41.9 km for 242 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.01 km

Great Stour Way Through Hambrook Marshes

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Stunning Riverside ride along this section of cycle route 18.

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15.6 km

Crab and Winkle Way

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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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15.6 km

Crab and Winkle Way

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A really nice traffic-free route into Canterbury from Whitstable with surfaces good for all bikes.

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19.1 km

Crab and Winkle Way Trailhead (South Street)

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Great quiet bike path, highly recommended 👍👍👍

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21.3 km

Crab and Winkle Way Tunnel Mural

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22.6 km

Whitstable Harbour

Highlight • Structure

There is a lovely little market at Whitstable Harbour. It has expanded enormously over the years and now has some really excellent, trendy restaurants as well as arts and crafts …

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23.1 km

Whitstable Bay

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This stretch of coastline is a wonderful place to enjoy the sea, preferably with a portion of fish and chips. Whitstable's seafront is a lovely postcard scene – boats bob …

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30.7 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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33.2 km

Thread Wood

Forest

36.0 km

Mount Wood

Forest

42.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.5 km

7.65 km

6.80 km

2.92 km

2.16 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.4 km

6.27 km

5.02 km

201 m

102 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

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Weather

Thursday 25 June

34°C

21°C

0 %

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Crab and Winkle Way – Whitstable Harbour loop from Chilham

Great Stour Way Through Hambrook Marshes

Crab and Winkle Way

Crab and Winkle Way

Crab and Winkle Way Trailhead (South Street)

Crab and Winkle Way Tunnel Mural

Whitstable Harbour

Whitstable Bay

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