GPS Cycle and Walking Routes

Dover to Canterbury

32.31 miles (52 km)

Starting in Dover follow National Cycle route 1 along the coast through Kingsdown to Deal where there a views of Deal Castle. You then had inland through Sandwich (home of open golf) passing the River Stour and heading west to Canterbury via Westbere Lakes.
You finish in Canterbury with its splendid cathedral and grounds.
The route is largely flat with only a couple of ascents making it quite a leisurely ride.

Dover to Canterbury OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Dover to Canterbury Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

Just east of Canterbury you can visit the Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve which boasts the largest reedbeeds in the South East of England. This area also includes the lovely Grove Ferry Walk which starts at the eastern end of the reserve. There's a car park, picnic area, boat trips and a fine riverside pub here. At the western end of the reserve you'll also find the Westbere Marshes and the noteworthy town of Fordwich. Fordwich is notable as Britain's smallest town and also has a great pub with a dining terrace overlooking the Stour.

Elevation Profile

GPS Files

GPX File

Dover to Canterbury.gpx (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold>Download Linked File)

Memory Map Route

Dover to Canterbury.mmo (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold >Download Linked File)