Bike Hire in Herne Bay.

How it Works

  • Book Online

    Select your collection day and pay online using our quick, easy and secure booking system.

  • Collect

    Your bike will be prepared and available for collection from our Herne Bay shop for the start of your chosen time slot.

    All bikes are supplied with a helmet and lock for your safety and security.

  • Ride

    Enjoy our beautiful Kent coastline, trails and towns. If you require any recommendations we’ll be happy to help!

  • Return

    Return your bike to our Herne Bay shop or our designated drop-off point by 6pm.

 

Where We Are

45—47 High Street, Herne Bay, CT6 5LN

Opening Times

Please note: To avoid disappointment pre-booking is recommended.

Monday: 10am–6pm
Tuesday: 10am–6pm
Wednesday: 10am–6pm
Thursday: 10am–6pm
Friday: 10am–6pm
Saturday: 10am–6pm
Sunday: 10am–6pm

Meet…The Bay Bike

Robust. Practical. Comfortable.
Perfect for cruising along our coastal trails.

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Bell: Easy-to-operate bell on the left-hand grip.
Grip Shift: Ergonomic comfortable grips with 3-speed grip-shift gear selector.
Saddle: Easy-to-operate pneumatically adjustable saddle height. Suitable for riders from 4'11" to 6'3".
Gears: 3-speed instant-change Shimano Nexus or Sturmey-Archer hub gears give you the range to cruise along the coastal trail or climb hills with ease.
Tyres: Puncture-resistant tyres.
Basket: Our bikes come equipped with a front basket.
Stand: Easily park the bike with its sturdy kickstand.
Frame: Lightweight aluminium step-over frame.
Brakes: Ultra-reliable and responsive roller brakes.

Our Pricing

£20

Day Hire*

*Return by 6pm the same day as collection. Your card will be charged with a refundable security deposit.

  • Our Trails

    Explore the stunning North Kent coastline via our dedicated cycle paths.

  • Oyster Bay Trail

    Whitstable to Reculver via Herne Bay

    Start Point: Whitstable Harbour
    What3words: ///inkjet.munched.qualifier
    End Point: Reculver Country Park
    What3words: buyers.spreading.shunts
    Time: 1h 15m to 1h 45m (one-way)
    Distance: 8.2 miles

  • Crab & Winkle Way

    Whitstable to Canterbury

    Start Point: Whitstable Station
    What3words: manger.enjoys.feel
    End Point: Canterbury West Station
    What3words: ///blast.under.feast
    Time: 1h 15m to 1h 45 (one-way)
    Distance: 7.5 miles

  • Viking Coastal Trail

    Reculver to Ramsgate (Circular Route)

    Start Point: Reculver
    What3words: ///buyers.spreading.shunts
    Time: 4h to 6h
    Distance: 32 miles

Stay Safe

  • Always check your hire bike before riding for any defects. Test the brakes and check for punctures.

  • Whilst helmets are not legally required in the UK, we recommend that all riders wear helmets and all our bikes are offered with pre-sanitised helmets. It is the responsibility of the rider to ensure the helmet is in good condition and fits snugly and is secured tightly to your head.

  • Follow the rules of the road and local authority route signage. It’s important to let other road users know where you are going. Make clear and deliberate signals when changing lanes, turning off or slowing down.

  • When using shared cycle and pedestrian paths, give pedestrians right of way. Use your bell to warn others of your approach and ride at a safe speed and be ready to stop.

FAQs

  • Yes, we provide helmets for every customer. We do not charge for helmets, they are included in the hire.

  • You can book in our Herne Bay shop, but we always recommend pre-booking online to avoid disappointment.

  • The lead booker must be over 18-years old and present during collection. We do not hire to under 18s without a responsible adult.

  • Yes, we deliver bikes to CT5 and CT6 postcodes. To book simply choose your hire date and time and select "Local Delivery" in the checkout cart.

  • If you'd like to collect a bike outside of our collection hours please contact us. We will do our best to help if at all possible.

  • We will do our best to meet your requirements. If you would like to book for a large group (6 or more) then please contact us.

  • A selection of our products are available on our website and Herne Bay hub. Please contact us to let us know what product you'd like to hire and we will let you know if we can accommodate your request. We are continually adapting and adding to our stock and are keen to meet customers' needs.

  • No, sorry. We only offer cycling products for hire.

  • Unfortunately we do not currently offer cycle maintenance.

  • No, sorry. We only hire out our accessories, such as Child seats, trailers and tag-alongs with our adult bikes.

  • If you are running late for either collections or returns then please let us know via our contact us page. We will work with you to make sure you still can collect or return your bike wherever possible.

  • If your bike suffers any sort of fault then please do not ride the bike and contact us.

    If your hire bike or trailer has pneumatic tyres you will be supplied with a spare inner tube and repair tools. It is the responsibility of the hirer to fix any punctures. If you need guidance on this or have any problems please contact us.

  • We are in Herne Bay High Street, right in the centre of town. A pleasant 15-minute walk from Herne Bay Railway Station through the Memorial Park. We are metres from the bus stops to Whitstable and Canterbury.

    Parking in the High Street is limited to one hour. There are multiple car parks conveniently located in the town. Some of the streets further away from the high street and promenade don't have restrictions, but please check before parking.

    The hub is a stone's throw from the cycle path connecting the seafront the the railway station and Memorial Park.

    We are also just 100m from the seafront and 300m from Herne Bay Pier... or one minute on a bike!

  • Yes, you can take your bike on the train, subject to space being available. Please don’t obstruct doorways or aisles, lock it to any part of the train or leave it unattended.

    If your bike is in a wheelchair space, you must remove it if a passenger using a wheelchair needs it.

    There are multiple stations a short distance from the coastal trail. Stations include: Whitstable, Chestfield & Swalecliffe, Birchington-on-Sea, Westgate-on-Sea and Margate.