Canterbury Trails
Gravel/CX MTB bikes | 80 km/50 miles | 900m/3000ft
Date: 17th May 2025
Join us for a day of gravel riding in the heart of Kent with Activ Gravel, discovering the North Downs and back alleys of Medieveal Canterbury.
Starting at the Activ Cycles Ashford store, we’ll cross the picturesque North Downs before heading to the historic city of Canterbury.
Refuel at a well-stocked feed station midway through the ride, and then it's back on to the bridle and byways leading you through the woods and along the coombes back to base.
Highlights:
- A mix of car-free trails, bridleways, and byways seamlessly connected with quiet country lanes.
- Ride through the enchanting medieval back streets of Canterbury.
- Recharge at the generously stocked feed station at the halfway point.
- Fine-tune your bike before setting off with help from the expert mechanics at Activ Cycles.
Ride Details
- Date: Saturday 17th May
- Start and Finish: Activ Cycles, Unit 1&2 Kingfisher Business Park< Henwood Est, Ashford TN24 8DG
- Start time: 09:00 - Finish closes 18:00
- Distance: 80 km.
- Climb: 900 m
- Percentage off-road: 50%
- Trail surface: Natural, Gravel, Cycle Paths, Single Track
What is included in the price?
- Coffee to get you going.
- GPX route maps.
- Feed station midway.
- Activ Cycles pre-ride fettling
Is this ride for me?
This is a tough 'Moderate' ride verging on 'Challenging' grade so suitable for those who ride fairly frequently and have some experience riding off-road.
The route is on a mix of bridleways, gravel paths, quiet lanes and some single track, with some steeper climbs, descents, roots and other features.
Suitable for MTB, gravel, cyclocross bikes and off-road e-bikes.
Is my bike OK for this ride?
Suitable for MTB, gravel, cyclocross bikes and off-road e-bikes.