Explore Kent

Use the interactive website:www.kent.gov.uk/explorekent to find details of cycling routes in Kent. Information on bike hire outlets, cycling holidays and events, and recommendations on the best guide books are also provided.

Further information can be obtained by calling 08458 247 600.

Cycle Hire

For the nearest bike hire outlet, go to:

Downland Cycles
The Malthouse
St Stephens Road
Canterbury
Kent CT2 7JA
Tel: 01227 479 643
Web: www.downlandcycles.co.uk

There are also several promoted cycle routes in the Chilham area:

The Pulpit Ride

This circular route starts at Chilham railway station, and passes through Selling and Shottenden – taking in Perry Wood & the Pulpit.

The Pulpit Ride is one of a set of four Bike Trails by Rail in the Canterbury area which can be purchased (singly or as a set) through the Kentish Stour Countryside Project on 01233 813307
Or through Explore Kent on 08458 247 600 or through their online shop at www.kent.gov.uk/explorekent

The Coppice Cloud Chamber Ride

Chilham to Wye - through Godmersham Estate, Kings Wood - following some of North Downs Way

The Coppice Cloud Chamber Ride is one of a set of four Bike Trails by Rail in the Ashford area which can be purchased (singly or as a set) through the Kentish Stour Countryside Project on 01233 813307
Or through Explore Kent on 08458 247 600 or through their online shop at www.kent.gov.uk/explorekent

National Cycle Route 1 – Canterbury to Ashford section

NCR1 passes through the parish of Chilham, following the south side of the Stour Valley.

Further information can be obtained from Sustrans at www.sustrans.org.uk
Or on Explore Kent’s interactive map at www.kent.gov.uk/explorekent