bus rides in kent

The ‘Coast to Cathedral’ is a marvellous 50 mile (80km), circular ride on Regional Routes 16 and 17 linking Dover, Folkestone and Canterbury. The ride is blessed with leafy lanes and bridleways, The ‘Coast to Cathedral’ is a marvellous 50 mile (80km), circular ride on Regional Routes 16 and 17 linking Dover, Folkestone and Canterbury. The ride is blessed with leafy lanes and bridleways, rolling hills, wide skies, woodland, country villages and hamlets; the perfect recipe for a cycle holiday and great day rides.

The circular route is best approached anti clockwise via Route 16 as the climb out of Dover is short and steep compared to the longer harder climb out of Folkestone.
Leaving stunning views of Dover Castle behind, you soon join quiet country lanes and meander through fine East Kent countryside and old villages to Patrixbourne where you join the North Downs Way to Canterbury.

The return leg from Canterbury branches off route 16 at Patrixbourne as you pick up scenic Route 17 through Bridge to follow quiet valley lanes past Lynsore Bottom to Elham.
Continental travellers can connect with Le Shuttle Cycle Service (May – September) at Newington, alternatively route 17 skirts left on delightful lanes to Hawkinge and West Hougham, downhill to Dover.

One way day riders on 16 or 17 can let the train take the strain on the return leg thanks to convenient stations at Folkestone, Dover and Canterbury. There is so much to see and do on this spectacular circular route with plenty of
wonderful and interesting places to stay and enjoy!

Tips: Start: Dover
Finish: Canterbury/Dover

(Regional Routes 16 & 17)
50 miles (80km) Circular Route
Dover to Canterbury 21 miles (33km)
Canterbury to Folkestone 17 miles (27km)
Folkestone to Dover 12 miles (19km)

RAILWAY
There are railway stations at the beginning and end of both
Regional Routes - Canterbury, Dover and Folkestone and six more stations along route 16
For train times call: 08457 484950

BIKE HIRE 
Canterbury Cycle Hire - location: The Goods Shed, Station Road West, Canterbury, CT2 8AN 
Website: www.wcch.co.uk
Contact telephone number for all: 07791 114529

Canterbury, Downland Cycle Hire
tel: 01227 479643
www.downlandcycles.co.uk
Folkestone, Renham’s Cycle Hire
tel: 01303 241884

TOURIST INFORMATION 
Canterbury - 01227 378100
Dover - 01304 205108
Folkestone - 01303 258594
www.visitkent.co.uk

MAPS & GUIDES 
Ordnance Survey Explorer 150, 138 and Landranger 179 cover this area, please telephone KCC on
08458 247 600 or email: env.publications@kent.gov.uk to order.

Please note that route shown may not accurately follow public rights of way and signage on ground should be followed at all times.