Canterbury and Whitstable
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 13.72 mi
- Elevation gain
- 597 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 574 ft
- Max elevation
- 281 ft
- TrailRank
- 8
- Min elevation
- 39 ft
- Trail type
- One Way
- Coordinates
- 834
- Uploaded
- July 21, 2023
- Recorded
- July 2023
near Archidiocese of Canterbury, England (United Kingdom)
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Crab and Winkle Way
The cycle route was opened in 1999 and takes its name from the old Victorian railway line which once linked the two towns until 1952. As stated in the Guinness Book of Records, the Crab & Winkle was only the third railway line ever built, and when it opened in 1830 was "the first regular steam passenger railway in the world". But the steam locomotive Invicta couldn't cope with the gradients and was soon replaced with cables driven by a winding steam engine. Cyclists today shouldn't experience any problems with the short climbs though!
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Blean Woods
On the way you travel through Blean Woods, one of the largest areas of ancient broadleaved woodland in southern Britain, where you can find the rare heath fritillary butterfly.
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Whitstable/Whitstable Bay
Once in Whitstable, enjoy the oysters while taking in the stunning views across the bay, especially at sunset. Whitstable is famous for its oysters and millions were raised and consumed every year during the 1860's and 1870's. Boat building was the backbone of Whitstable's prosperity from the late 18th century until the 20th century. The diving suit was developed there in 1828 and dollar row along the sea front is said to have been built on the treasure found from deep sea dives./Whitstable Bay and the Isle of Sheppey provide a wonderful backdrop for sunsets and William Turner was inspired to paint many famous seascapes here.
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