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St Martin's Church, Canterbury – Canterbury City Centre loop from Folkestone West

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St Martin's Church, Canterbury – Canterbury City Centre loop from Folkestone West

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St Martin's Church, Canterbury – Canterbury City Centre loop from Folkestone West

03:51

63.4km

510m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: May 6, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 103 m for 69 m

After 34.1 km for 53 m

After 63.3 km for 56 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.84 km

The Beeches

Forest

6.41 km

The Lince

Forest

23.6 km

North Downs Way

Highlight • Trail

Continue straight over the road onto the northdowns way

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32.5 km

St Martin's Church, Canterbury

Highlight • Religious Site

St. Martin’s Church in Canterbury is the oldest church in the English-speaking world that is still in use. This historic church, located just outside the city centre, dates back to before 597 AD and was originally the private chapel of Queen Bertha of Kent. The church contains many Roman building materials, including bricks and tiles, which have been reused in the structure. St. Martin’s is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with Canterbury Cathedral and St. Augustine’s Abbey. The church has a rich history and remains an active place of worship and community.

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33.4 km

Statues of Queen Bertha and King Ethelbert, Lady Wootton’s Green

Highlight • Monument

The statue of Queen Bertha is located on Lady Wootton’s Green in Canterbury. This bronze statue, created by Stephen Melton and unveiled in 2006, shows Queen Bertha standing next to her husband, King Æthelberht. The statue is part of the Canterbury Commemoration Society’s “Ethelbert and Bertha” project. Queen Bertha is depicted in traditional dress, holding a prayer book, symbolising her role in spreading Christianity in Kent. The statue pays tribute to her influential role in the history of Canterbury and her contribution to the introduction of Christianity to England.

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33.5 km

The King's School, Canterbury

Highlight • Historical Site

Founded in 597 AD, The King’s School in Canterbury is one of the oldest continuously operating schools in the world1. Situated in the historic city of Canterbury, Kent, this independent, co-educational day and boarding school provides education for pupils aged 3 to 18. The school is renowned for its academic excellence, rich history and beautiful location next to Canterbury Cathedral. King’s School has an inclusive culture and offers a wide range of activities including music, sport and drama. The school has an impressive list of alumni, including famous figures such as Christopher Marlowe and William Harvey.

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33.7 km

St. Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The Catholic Church of St. Thomas of Canterbury is a beautiful parish church built in the Gothic Revival style between 1874 and 1875. The church is located on the corner of Burgate and Canterbury Lane, opposite the famous Canterbury Cathedral. It is the only Roman Catholic church in Canterbury and contains the relics of Thomas Becket. The church was built on the site of a medieval chapel, of which the tower has been preserved. The interior of the church is richly decorated, including an impressive rose window above the altar and a baptismal font dating from 1865.

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34.2 km

Canterbury City Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Canterbury is a historic city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is home to the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, the senior bishop and principal leader of the Church of England and the symbolic head of the worldwide Anglican Communion. One of the most-loved cities in the UK, Canterbury is a popular tourist destination. Key things to visit include Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, Westgate Towers, Westgate Gardens, and Canterbury Castle.

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50.4 km

Lyminge Forest Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Road beside lyminge Forrest

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50.9 km

Lord Whisky Tea Rooms

Highlight • Cafe

Come and visit the Lord Whisky Tea Rooms where you and your dog will find a warm welcome from our friendly staff. The Tea Room offers a full range of hot and cold meals, as well as a full English Breakfast, Cream Teas, home-made cakes and our popular Sunday Roasts.

The Tea Room is open everyday from 10am-4pm.

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63.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.0 km

6.42 km

2.89 km

742 m

185 m

180 m

Surfaces

60.1 km

2.02 km

528 m

465 m

328 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

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St Martin's Church, Canterbury – Canterbury City Centre loop from Folkestone West

North Downs Way

St Martin's Church, Canterbury

Statues of Queen Bertha and King Ethelbert, Lady Wootton’s Green

The King's School, Canterbury

St. Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Church

Canterbury City Centre

Lyminge Forest Road

Lord Whisky Tea Rooms

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