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Kent has plenty of attractive cycling options with it's attractive countryside and coastline.
Dubbed the Garden of England it has some of the country's most memorable scenery including the rolling hills and valleys of the North Downs.
One popular trail for cyclists is the Viking Coastal Trail which runs along the Kent coastline passing through Birchington, Margate and Ramsgate.
Also, be sure to explore the coast around Folkestone, Deal and of course Dover with it's famous white cliffs while leaving time for a trip to Canterbury to see it's beautiful Cathedral.
There are several National Cycle Network signed routes in the county many of which have been mapped and can be viewed and downloaded below.
For more information on NCN routes in the county (including free cycle maps) please click here
For more information on cycle routes in Kent including tips, advice and free cycle maps please click here
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| Short Routes: <15 miles (25km) |
| Route Name | Distance | Difficulty |
| Crab and Winkle Way | 7 miles (10.5 km) | * |
| Heron Trail | 13 miles (21 km) | * |
| Maidstone to Rochester | 11 miles (18 km) | *** |
| Sittingbourne to Sheerness | 11 miles (18 km) | * |
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| Mid Distance Routes: 16 - 30 miles (26-50km) |
| Route Name | Distance | Difficulty |
| Ashford to Canterbury | 19 miles (30 km) | ** |
| Birchington to Sandwich | 19 miles (30 km) | * |
| Gravesend to Sittingbourne | 28 miles (45 km) | ** |
| Greenwich to Gravesend | 27 miles (43 km) | * |
| Sittingbourne to Canterbury | 29 miles (46 km) | ** |
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| Long Routes: > 30 miles (50km) |
| Route Name | Distance | Difficulty |
| Dover to Canterbury | 32 miles (52 km) | ** |
| Redhill to Tunbridge Wells | 36 miles (58 km) | *** |
| Rye to Dover | 39 miles (62 km) | ** |
| Tunbridge Wells to Ashford | 42 miles (68 km) | *** |
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| Kent Cycling Links |
| Name | Description |
| Bedgebury Forest | Bedgebury Forest in the High Weald of Kent has used funding from Sport England and The Forestry Commission to create a cyclist’s paradise amongst the trees. |
| Canterbury Council | A selection of routes and information for the area |
| Kent Downs | Attractive site with useful information on the Kent Downs |
| Medway Council | Useful information and route pdfs |
| North Downs Way | A wealth of information about this trail |
| Romney Marsh Cycling | Packs and guides for the area |
| Spokes Kent | SPOKES an active campaign group set up to encourage cycling and publicise its benefits |
| Tunbridge Wells Council | Useful resource for the area |
| VCT Bikes | Bike hire for the Viking Coastal Trail-based in Birchington |
| Viking Coastal Trail | Nice site with a lot of useful information on this trail |
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