★★★★★
"A Tour Like
No Other"
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HERNE BAY & MARGATE
SEASIDE TOWNS, ANCIENT RUINS, NATURE RESERVES
BOOK NOW | ITINERARY | WHAT TO BRING
"Such a fun day out. Easy bimbles along the coast. Colin makes you feel like an old friend and he has some great stories along the route," Tripadvisor
A leisurely cycle ride down the gorgeous coastline, taking in stunning bays and seaside towns, coastal nature reserves, Roman ruins, a lunch stop at a Victorian seaside resort, and seaside delights in Margate. A flat and relaxing coastline route suitable for riders of all abilities. Along the way, there will be frequent stops where Colin will share stories about the history, culture, and landscape, including little-known local secrets!
MEETING POINT
Canterbury West Train Station
DURATION
Approx. 4hrs
CYCLING TIME & DISTANCE
Approx 2hrs cycling | 15 miles | Leisurely pace with plenty of stops
DIFFICULTY
EASY
WHAT TO BRING
Suitable comfy clothing & water.
Adults £45
Children £25 includes bike hire
Electric Bikes + £20
Seaside towns
Ancient ruins
nature reserveS
lunch IN HernE Bay
Post-ride pints
Adults £45 including bike hire.
Children £25 including bike hire.
Electric Bikes + £20
A leisurely cycle ride down the gorgeous coastline, taking in stunning bays and seaside towns, coastal nature reserves, Roman ruins, a lunch stop at a Victorian seaside resort, and seaside delights in Margate. A flat and relaxing coastline route suitable for riders of all abilities. Along the way, there will be frequent stops where Colin will share stories about the history, culture, and landscape, including little-known local secrets!
"Such a fun day out. Easy bimbles along the coast. Colin makes you feel like an old friend and he has some great stories along the route," Tripadvisor
Time: 4-5 Hours / 2 hours Cycling time
Difficulty: Medium
Some off-road country tracks and a couple of small hills (we can happily push bikes up if we need).
What to bring: Your bike, suitable comfy clothing, water, funds for lunch and train.
ITINERARY
11 am | Meet at Margate station where you will be introduced to your fellow adventurers before taking a leisurely cycle ride down the gorgeous Viking Coastal Path. A flat and relaxing coastline route suitable for riders of all abilities.
Early Afternoon | We’ll pass St Mildred's Bay, a peaceful beach haven, before riding over the cliff tops taking in the stunning sea vistas. Then through a lush coastal nature reserve to Reculver, where we’ll explore Roman and medieval ruins. Just before Whitstable we’ll pass trough pretty Tankertonwith it’s colourful beach hut. Shortly after we’ll explore Hern Bay, a quaint Victorian seaside town for lunch. On the pier, there’s a great selection of food; Italian, Thai or classic fish & Chips.
Late Afternoon | Whitstable is a charming fishing town with plenty of character around every corner. We’ll wonder the lovely seashore, fishing harbour, and quaint cobblestone streets. Maybe try some fresh Oysters, some fine fish & chips, the best ice cream in Whitstable, a seaside tiple, or all four!