Section 14 of 15, North Downs Way
UK 008.14
Canterbury to Shepherdswell
10.8 miles (17.3 km).
Up and down
About 284 m of climbing and 173 m of descent; highest point 122 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Canterbury.
- Stations
- Canterbury West, 560 m from the start. DirectionsCanterbury East, 650 m from the start. Directions
- Bus stops
- St Peter's Place, 250 m from the start. DirectionsWestgate Towers, 330 m from the start. DirectionsWestgate Towers, 360 m from the start. Directions
- Car parks
- Orange Street Car Park, 60 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 70 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 130 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Shepherdswell. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Stations
- Shepherdswell, 560 m from the finish. DirectionsShepherdswell (EKMR) (heritage railway), 630 m from the finish. DirectionsShepherdswell (EKR) (heritage railway), 640 m from the finish. Directions
- Bus stops
- The Bell, 70 m from the finish. DirectionsMillfields, 170 m from the finish. DirectionsSiberts Close, 330 m from the finish. Directions
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 46%, paved or flagged 39%, gravel and tracks 13%.
About 29% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 10 gates.
Where it's steep: the biggest climb gains about 44 m in a kilometre, 16.2 km in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.