National Cycle Route 1
| National Cycle Route 1 | |
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| Length | 1,695 miles (2,728 km) |
| Location | United Kingdom |
| Designation | UK National Cycle Network |
| Trailheads | Dover (south) to Shetland (north) |
| Use | Cycling |
| Cycling details | |
| Surface | Varies from on-road to traffic-free tarmac to compacted surface |
| Website | sustrans |
National Cycle Route 1 (or NCR 1) is a route of the National Cycle Network, running from Dover to Shetland. The 1,695-mile-long (2,728 km) cycle-path is located in the United Kingdom.
Dover | Deal | Sandwich | Canterbury
Links with National Cycle Route 2, Regional route 16, and Regional route 17 in Dover. Leaves Dover passing Dover Castle. South Foreland Lighthouse is visible from the route. Mostly traffic-free along the east coast from Kingsdown to Deal, passing Walmer Castle and Deal Castle. Follows toll road (free to cyclists) through the Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club to the town of Sandwich. In Sandwich the route links with Regional route 15.
Shortly after leaving Sandwich the route passes Richborough Castle, then follows quiet country roads between some of Kent's orchards. The route passes through the villages of Westmarsh, Elmstone, Preston. The route then passes through the town of Fordwich, then traffic-free into the city of Canterbury. At Canterbury the route links with Regional route 16 again, and with National Cycle Route 18.
Canterbury | Whitstable | Faversham | Sittingbourne
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