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O D LANE ST RADIGUNDS S I E C I R Named and numbered T NORTH LANE E O N A T D T N C A A 12 Canterbury Roman Museum E S T I E T A V O L CROSS STREET S L R D R N T E S Y S U ' O N N R T Place of interest D A T BROAD STREET A ‘Canterbury’s past is as rich as it comes’ says R ST L IT G A D MILL LANE OT N H A N IL I C N U N T Named and numbered 13 T K M St Augustine’s Abbey R ' O O S P U S E R T N R A BOROUGH D E L L the latest Lonely Planet guide to Britain. E E S O V T ' Bus stop O ER R T G E ALBION PLACE E 14 St Martin’s Church E P N V N E O T LA R S T D G 11 E This world-famous cathedral city was one of N E Guildhall E I T R T L A T E G S E Visitor Information T B N 7 TR ES G O S S 18 T R T ST GREGORY'S ROAD 15 The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge W N E MEAD WAY 17 I O G K E IN R A T medieval Europe’s great places of pilgrimage S T T K T U C S D R O 8 PE S L AR E D E T RI S L V Bus Station ER HE F C O A EDGAR ROAD T ' T A T H N O S S L O 16 W S R The Canterbury Tales E T T O A RT WHITEHALL GARDENS R P E H and knowledge. Today, with its international WA RE IN R H Y A E ET A 3 N OL W S G T M COLLEGE ROAD H L E E E ITE L E S S R H A N N T O Railway with station A A A R 1 A LL BRIDGE RD D L L E D A E 17 The Marlowe Theatre T T visitors, college and three universities, it still has O S S L R E C L B U Cathedral L L H N L A Great Stour I Level crossing G T Canterbury Christ A H H E S H E E T T S8 S E I R R R T T T H R E Church University H I E S 18 Westgate Towers a distinctly cosmopolitan feel. Less than an hour 5 15 E E H W ST PETER'S PLACE E L T I T M 20 T L E W S A E Toucan crossing W H R D T A L 19 Y I S

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Cycle Parking WALKING Routes getting around Canterbury has excellent cycle parking facilities, including weatherproof cycle shelters in North Lane car park and NORTH DOWNS WAY NATIONAL TRAIL Travelling by foot is always a good way to explore the city. at the junction between St Peter’s street and St Peter’s Walking trails or guided walks will help you make the most Place. These facilities offer parking for 24 bikes. There are a Follow the acorn on The North Downs Way National Trail EXPLOREKENT.ORG of your time here and to enjoy the winding lanes and number of secure and covered cycle lockers available for to walk in the footsteps of the pilgrims for 153 miles, streets, all with their own unique identity. members of the public to hire in Watling Street car park passing through the Surrey Hills and Kent Downs Areas of in Canterbury City Centre. Check the map to find cycle Outstanding Natural Beauty, to Canterbury and the White Cycling is often the fastest way to get around in the city, it parking near you. Cliffs of Dover. is also incredibly healthy and environmentally sustainable. Canterbury has numerous cycling routes, of which a large MARLOWE’S CANTERBURY WALK proportion are traffic free. This 1.6 mile or 1.3 mile walk takes you on a journey Walking and cycling aren’t just rewarding and fun ways to through the playwright and poet Christopher Marlowe’s get around the city; leaving the car at home for some trips Canterbury. will save you money and reduce emissions. It also allows you to be active as part of your daily routine, helping you To find detailed guides for these routes visit to stay fit and healthy. ExploreKent.org Take a close look at the map and see how easy it is to walk or cycle from your home to the station, school, or city Advertise Cycle Routes centre. Canterbury is also well connected by two mainline train Explore Kent CRAB AND WINKLE WAY - YOUR BUSINESS stations and bus routes. Invicta House, CANTERBURY TO WHITSTABLE Things to do Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1XX Go from cloisters to oysters with seven miles of almost Download the Kent Connected mobile app Email: explorekent@kent. traffic-free cycling, the Crab and Winkle Way between or go to kentconnected.org to help plan Visit Canterbury, Whitstable and Herne Bay. your journey. View local cycling and walking IN THE NEXT VERSION? gov.uk Canterbury and Whitstable explores a delightful slice of For more information on attractions, places to eat and east Kent packed with history and nostalgia. The route is routes, bus and train times and all other If you require this guide things to do in the area check out Visit Canterbury. signed from Canterbury West station and joins National information on travelling in Kent. in another format or Cycle Route 1 through the town near the river at Pound @visitcanterbury language please email Lane. facebook.com/visitcanterbury CONTACT EXPLORE KENT TO FIND OUT HOW? [email protected] PARK AND PEDAL Instagram.com/visitcanterbury Email: [email protected] Store your own bike in a secure compound at Park and GREAT STOUR WAY - Ride Wincheap and beat the traffic by cycling the last mile Canterbury Visitor Information Centre CANTERBURY TO ASHFORD into town. Cartography: Running between Canterbury and Ashford this traffic free The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge © FourPoint Mapping multi-user route follows National Cycle Route 18 eastward There’s both a signed on-road and a traffic free off-road 18 The High Street route to follow. Photos: Ashford Borough out of Canterbury along the banks of the River Stour. The Canterbury Council, David Young, Great Stour Way continues through Chartham and Wye, Canterbury.gov.uk/parkandpedal CT1 2RA Explore Kent. taking in the beautiful and tranquil landscape of the Kent 01227 862162 Downs AONB. This route forms part of the longer distance Pilgrims Cycle Trail. [email protected] S

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