The Great Stour Christmas Ride

We meet in Chartham Village Hall car park and follow the shared foot/cycle path alongside the River Stour - all the way to Canterbury (and back). The route is part of National Cycle Network Route 18.

An almost entirely flat and traffic-free ride following the Great Stour River from Chartham to Canterbury (and back) - perfect for chatting and relaxing whilst enjoying the riverside scenery.

The majority of the route is on shared, gravel paths. There are a couple of cattle grids along the route and there can be some large puddles after a rain so hybrid bikes and mountain bikes are most suitable.

We'll cycle into Canterbury City Centre for a coffee break so please bring some money for refreshments. You can ride back to Chartham with us, catch the train back or travel onwards from Canterbury.

Please bring a drink and a snack just in case. Helmets and warm clothing including gloves are advisable - please bring layers and waterproofs even if the weather forecast is fine. It's an easy ride, but it can feel quite exposed in the wind if we need to stop for any reason. Don’t forget some money for refreshments in Canterbury. Festive attire for you and your bike are optional. :)

Both first-timers and old-timers are all very welcome!