Pedal and Paddle Kent Day Trip

Our Pedal and Paddle ride is a new edition this year. We have teamed up with the great team at Canoe Wild to give you an adventure covering both land and river!

Trip Overview

This ride simply has it all! Expect natural forest paths, paved tracks through the countryside, designated paths hugging the Kent coastline and a beautiful paddle down the Stour River. You are guaranteed to have a great trip with some great diverse cycling featuring traffic free routes with coastal, woodland and country trails with a magnificent paddle to boot! Join us for an amazing pedal and paddle adventure where highlights start straight away as we set off from Wye, joining the Pilgrams Cycle Trail into Canterbury. After sampling the architecture and water ways of Canterbury, the route follows the stunning River Stour into Fordwich where you have the chance to experience paddle boarding, kayaking or canoeing for an hour. After wetting the toes with a paddle, you will have the chance to wet your tongue with a pint at the George and Dragon, before it’s time to hit the road again for our last stretch towards Reculver, back along the coast to Whitstable before joining the famous Crab and Winkle Way - an 8km-long disused railway route, down to Canterbury. 

Distance

50km

Highlights

- Cruise the lovely disused railway trail - Crab and Winkle Way
- Weave through the architecturally beautiful streets of Canterbury
- Ride along the peaceful Stour River
- Spend an hour paddling on the beautiful Stour River
- Visit the beautiful coastline along Reculver to Whitstable
- Ride the picturesque Pilgrams Way trail

Grading

Easy/Intermediate Adventure 2/5. The ride is very manageable for a semi-regular rider with medium fitness with mostly flat sections and the odd small hill to encounter.

Terrain and Elevation Logistics

The ride is 40% on paved back roads and 60% paved/gravel cycle trails with minimal “A” roads. The ride is mainly downhill and flat.

Logistics

Riders will meet at Wye Station at 10am and finish the tour at Canterbury Station at around 5pm. There is a Train Station Car Park at Wye as well as several street parking options.

*Remember to budget for your train tickets if coming by train.

Prices

Day Pedal and Paddle: £49

Day Pedal and Paddle + Bike Hire: £65

What to Bring?

Please ensure you have the right clothing for cycling and paddling. Bring a bike, cycle jacket, towel, sunglasses, gloves and suitable footwear for cycling and booties for paddling if you feel the need, water bottle , money for extra food and refreshments and other purchases.