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Crab and Winkle Way – Clowes Wood loop from Blean

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Crab and Winkle Way – Clowes Wood loop from Blean

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Crab and Winkle Way – Clowes Wood loop from Blean

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8.05km

40m

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 18, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.22 km for 74 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.11 km

Crab and Winkle Way

Highlight • Forest

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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2.21 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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2.26 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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2.99 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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4.62 km

Gypsy Corner Bend

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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8.05 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.00 km

1.51 km

266 m

235 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.94 km

1.51 km

523 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 9 July

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Crab and Winkle Way – Clowes Wood loop from Blean

Crab and Winkle Way

Winding Pond on the Crab and Winkle Way

Winding Pond Rest Area

Clowes Wood

Gypsy Corner Bend

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