Summer of Cycling – Leisure

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Summer is the perfect time to hop on our bikes and explore the beautiful green and blue spaces of Kent’s countryside and coast. Cycling is not only a great way to enjoy the outdoors, but it also promotes a healthy lifestyle. We want to encourage residents and families to cycle more and show how important it is for our health and well-being. We also want this campaign to inspire children and young people to develop a passion for cycling. As the new school year approaches after the summer holidays, let’s consider active travel as an alternative to car commutes. Join us in finding ways to reduce our carbon footprint and help make a positive impact on our environment. Check out our resources and challenges to take part in over the warmer months.

Cycle Trails

Ready to hit the trails and discover the best cycling routes in Kent? Take a peek at our top picks or head to our activities page for even more inspiration.

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Cycling tagsBedgebury Cycle TracksThe possibilities are endless in Bedgebury! Cycling for all abilities is on offer, from beginners to seasoned experts. Don't forget to take your map and… Bedgebury Save Bedgebury Cycle Tracks to favourites

Cycling tagsHythe and the Royal Military CanalThe Royal Military Canal offers a variety of cycle routes so you can choose from a 4.5 mile (7.2km) mainly off-road ride following the banks… Hythe Save Hythe and the Royal Military Canal to favourites

Cycling tagsCantii Way Cycle RouteThe Cantii Way gives you the very best views of the Garden of England and is perfect for cycling Wye

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Cycling tagsGreat Stour wayRunning between Canterbury and Chartham this 3 mile long traffic free multi-user route following National Cycle Route 18 provides a beautiful and tranquil journey along… Chartham Save Great Stour way to favourites

Cycling tagsMargate to Whitstable Cycle: Beaches and BaysSet off from the bustling Margate and take a leisurely cycle ride along the picturesque coast, riding along some of the Viking Coastal Path. Margate, Whitstable Save Margate to Whitstable Cycle: Beaches and Bays to favourites

Cycling tagsWalking tagsPerry Woods – Multi-User routeExplore one of Kent's most picturesque and appealing farming landscapes; nestling in the chalk slopes of the North Downs, an area of outstanding natural beauty… Faversham

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Viking Coastal Trail Margate Harbour Arm

Cycling tagsViking Coastal TrailWhether you are an experienced cyclist or a novice, you will find plenty to enjoy along the 32 mile (51.4km) route on the Isle of… Birchington-on-Sea, Cliftonville, Manston, Margate, Ramsgate, St Peter's, Westgate-on-Sea Save Viking Coastal Trail to favourites

Cycle Parks

Discover the amazing cycle parks in Kent for a fun day out! Whether you’re looking to ride with the kids, enhance your cycling abilities, or enjoy some exciting events, Kent’s cycle parks have got you covered. With thrilling routes, bike hire, picnic areas, and cafés, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Visit our Cycle Parks page

NEW Junior Cycling Challenge

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New for summer 2024!

We want to encourage as many young explorers as possible to get out there to cycle.

For a kid, there is nothing more satisfying than completing a challenge and being rewarded for it. Young explorers can take part in the Explore Kent Junior Cycling Challenge and earn a reward for their cycling adventures. They can mark their achievement with our Junior Cycling Challenge certificates.

Visit our Junior Cycling Challenge page

Town Maps

Exploring your local area is an amazing way to get out and active, but imagine being able to explore your local town on foot or bicycle and discovering the best of what the towns have to offer. A large full-page map shows you all the walking, cycling routes and public transport links so that you can find your way to some of the best things to do in the town, which are also featured. This is simply the best tool for an adventure around some of Kent’s most beautiful towns.

Cycling tagsWalking tagsExplore Ashford Town Walking & Cycling RoutesGet around Ashford quickly and easily with this handy town cycling map! Ashford Save Explore Ashford Town Walking & Cycling Routes to favourites

Boys cycling on the Viking Coastal Trail

Cycling tagsWalking tagsExplore Canterbury Town Walking & Cycling RoutesExplore the medieval city of Canterbury, birthplace of Christopher Marlowe, by bicycle or foot taking in world famous sights such as the Cathedral, St Augustine's… Canterbury Save Explore Canterbury Town Walking & Cycling Routes to favourites

Cycling tagsWalking tagsExplore DartfordDartford is located on the border of Kent, London and Essex, Dartford is one of the most exciting and dynamic towns in the country. Shopaholics… Dartford Save Explore Dartford to favourites

Beaches tagsCycling tagsWalking tagsExplore Folkestone: Walking & Cycling RoutesExplore the historic coastal town of Folkestone, home to the stunning Harbour Arm and Lower Leas Coastal Park, you can even catch a glimpse of… Folkestone Save Explore Folkestone: Walking & Cycling Routes to favourites

Cycling tagsWalking tagsExplore GravesendGravesham has been welcoming visitors for centuries and today remains a well-connected place for tourists and those on business. The borough is as diverse and… Gravesend Save Explore Gravesend to favourites

Beaches tagsCycling tagsWalking tagsExplore The Isle of Sheppey Walking & Cycling MapExplore the beautiful Isle of Sheppey, a small island off the north Kent coast with a fascinating variety of landscapes from coastal to marsh, there… Sheerness Save Explore The Isle of Sheppey Walking & Cycling Map to favourites

Cycling tagsWalking tagsExplore Maidstone Town Walking & Cycling RoutesExplore the cycle routes of Kent's County Town! From tranquil cycling along the river to beating the traffic and using Active Travel to get to… Maidstone Save Explore Maidstone Town Walking & Cycling Routes to favourites

Cycling tagsWalking tagsExplore Royal Tunbridge WellsRoyal Tunbridge Wells lies in an unspoilt Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The landscape is a patchwork of rolling hills, ancient woods and open heaths,… Tunbridge Wells Save Explore Royal Tunbridge Wells to favourites

Walking tagsExplore SevenoaksExplore Sevenoaks which holds some of England’s most enchanting places, such as stunning stately homes and beautiful gardens, as well as the picturesque landscapes of… Sevenoaks Save Explore Sevenoaks to favourites

Cycling tagsWalking tagsExplore Sittingbourne and FavershamExplore Sittingbourne and Faversham in north Kent offering a lively town centre, excellent food offer, and plenty of access to the surrounding countryside. Faversham, Sittingbourne Save Explore Sittingbourne and Faversham to favourites

Cycling tagsWalking tagsExplore Tenterden Town Walking & Cycling RoutesDiscover and travel around Tenterden quickly and easily with this handy town cycling map! Tenterden Save Explore Tenterden Town Walking & Cycling Routes to favourites

Cycling tagsRunning tagsWalking tagsExplore Tonbridge Walking and Cycling RoutesExplore the medieval market town of Tonbridge in the heart of the West Kent countryside, best known for being home to one of England's finest… Tonbridge Save Explore Tonbridge Walking and Cycling Routes to favourites

Kent Connected

All of our Explore Kent walking and cycling routes are available on the Kent Connected app. The free app includes an exciting journey planner that empowers you to make smarter travel choices which are healthier for you, kinder to the environment and will save you time and money.

Link with the Kent Connected journey planner which will give you a choice of sustainable travel options with detailed information on directions to take if cycling or walking or taking public transport to the start point.

Kent Connected is available on the App Store and Google Play and is perfect if you want to discover new places to explore right on your doorstep.