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Whitstable

Kent


Slow Ways linking Whitstable and Canterbury, Faversham, Herne Bay

England / Kent / Whitstable

Whitstable’s three Slow Ways are 67% checked

Drawn: 3/3
reviewed: 3/3
verified: 2/3
and surveyed: 0/3

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Many Slow Ways have several route options. Some will be better than others, or good for different reasons.

Our goal is for each Slow Way to have at least one route that is verified and surveyed. To be verified – and get its snail badge – a route needs at least three positive reviews.

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Walk to Whitstable from further afield

Slow Way Route To do
Faversham—Whitstable
Favwhi one Survey me Distance 14km/9mi Ascent 68m Descent 84m
Whitstable—Canterbury
Whican one Verify me Distance 14km/9mi Ascent 124m Descent 110m
Whitstable—Canterbury
Whican two

Verify me Distance 13km/8mi Ascent 125m Descent 113m
Whitstable—Canterbury
Whican three Review me Distance 13km/8mi Ascent 110m Descent 102m
Whitstable—Canterbury
Whican four Review me Distance 12km/8mi Ascent 143m Descent 129m
Whitstable—Herne Bay
Whiher one Survey me Distance 8km/5mi Ascent 59m Descent 48m

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Collective progress

58% of Whitstable’s three route options are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified

6/6

drawn

6/6

reviewed

0/6

surveyed

2/6

verified

10 people have contributed to Whitstable’s Slow Ways

4 people have pledged to walk and review a route

0 people have surveyed a route in Whitstable

75km out of 75km have been walked and reviewed

181km of reviews have been shared in Whitstable

Latest Updates

There's one point in the middle third where, on the OS map it seems that this route veers off the C&W while all the other routes stay, but in reality this route is the C&W, signed and surfaced. Likewise you could have a mid route detour to visit one of the pubs or shop (is there a tearoom?) in Blean using WhiCan 1 or 2 as a guide....

Daisy C

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It's not quite so nice walking on the pavement down from the uni, but you can always stop at Wetherspoons for a quick drink at the bottom!...

HelenM9112

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Whitstable—Canterbury

JAMIE RISNER added Whican four, a new walk from Whitstable to Canterbury

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We walked along part of the beach at Seasalter, which is on pebbles, but you can take a slightly easier route by going along the road / path- which is slightly undulating....

whlsarah

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This was a varied walk, starting with some remote feeling countryside, then hitting the coast and gradually becoming more built up. The section as you pass Seasalter is on the inland side of the road and could be tricky if you’re not too steady on your feet as it was not very flat and a narrow path. The forget-me-not cafe just as you enter Seasalter is a good option for refreshments....

Liz

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This route is very nice to walk, very direct and easy to follow (because you just follow the coast line). Would definitely recommend....

ShortLegsLongWalk

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The route is efficient and avoids the road, which will be much more enjoyable than following Whitstable Road which is quite busy....

ShortLegsLongWalk

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This route will get you to Whitstable but for some reason takes an unnecessary deviation. If you are attempting to get to Blean see Whican 1 and if you want a faster route to Whitstable see Whican 3....

ShortLegsLongWalk

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I have walked this route many times, it is fairly quick and very well signposted as it follows National Cycle Route 1. The surfaces are mostly flat and easy to walk on (i.e. compacted gravel or concrete, etc). There are a few dirt paths and in the summer these can be a little narrow due to weeds....

ShortLegsLongWalk

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Slow Ways Darren took this photo on Favwhi one

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There are a couple of shops and pubs en route too, including a lovely little coffee shack called Quint's Retreat by the boat yard on the way out of Faversham....

Slow Ways Darren

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I walked this on a warm autumn morning, with light clouds, from Whitstable to Herne Bay. Along the horizon you can see many windmills, and along the beach front many colourful beach houses....

Derick Rethans

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Derick Rethans took this photo on Whiher one

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Whitstable—Canterbury

chrisboucher added Whican three, a new walk from Whitstable to Canterbury

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Overall, I really enjoyed the route; it was varied, gorgeous, interesting, and generally navigable and easy to follow. The route generally, but not exclusively, follows the cycleway, so much of the route has really good ground conditions (paved or compacted gravel and wide paths)....

mtormey

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Just west of Swalecliffe, the route has you leave the promenade for a short stretch, but I just stayed on the water and really enjoyed walking along the ocean for the whole walk. Easy and gorgeous walking, with lots of people out which made it quite an enjoyable adventure....

mtormey

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- The section marked along the foreshore between Waldens Caravan Park and Alberta Holiday Park at Seasalter is not easy to access at higher states of the tide. To avoid the beach section you will need to cross Seasalter Bridge, continue along Joy Lane, down Sherrin's Alley, and over the railway footbridge to rejoin the route at the beach huts;...

Andrew

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Sharing much of its length with the National Cycling Route 1....

Tim Ryan

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This is a lovely mainly flat route route, suitable for walking, running and cycling....

whlsarah

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Whitstable

Strummerman surveyed Whitstable

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Faversham—Whitstable

Slow Ways added Favwhi one, a new walk from Faversham to Whitstable

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Whitstable—Canterbury

Slow Ways added Whican one, a new walk from Whitstable to Canterbury

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Whitstable—Canterbury

Slow Ways added Whican two, a new walk from Whitstable to Canterbury

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Whitstable—Herne Bay

Slow Ways added Whiher one, a new walk from Whitstable to Herne Bay

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Whitstable’s Slow Ways starting point

Grid ref

TR1076566924

Lat / Lon

51.36227° / 1.02615°

Easting / Northing

610,765E / 166,924N

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Facilities

Users have reported that the following facilities can be found within 1km of Whitstable's meeting point

Public toilet

Wheelchair accessible toilet

Supermarket or convenience shop

Restaurant, cafe or pub

Accommodation

Accommodation for under £50 a night

Campsite

Bothy

Free wifi

Mobility scooter hire

Off-road wheelchair hire

Disabled Parking

Train station

Bus stop

Ferry

Official ‘Walkers are Welcome’ town

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