Cycle Hire in Whitstable

Easy bike hire from our Whitstable base — perfect for coastal rides or the Crab and Winkle Way

How it Works

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    Pre-Book Online

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

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    Collect

    Your bike will be available for collection from our location in Whitstable for the start of your time slot.

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

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    Ride

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

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    Return

    Return your bike to our Whitstable base.

Where We Are

Collect your bikes from our convenient pick-up location, just 300m from the Crab & Winkle Way and 600m from the seafront.

 

Bay Bike Hire @ Whitstable
The Old Coal Yard
1 Belmont Road
Whitstable
CT5 1QP

What3words: ///poetic.earlobe.ambitions

Opening Times

Monday to Saturday: 10am to 5pm
Sunday: 10am to 4pm

We are currently operating a pre-booked service, open by appointment. Please book online or contact us to arrange your hire.

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 5'0" 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 Prices

£25

Adult Bay Bike

Flexible Day Hire

Collect any time from 10am and return by 5pm (4pm Sundays)

£50

E-Bike

Flexible Day Hire

Collect any time from 10am and return by 5pm (4pm Sundays)

£20

26-Inch Kids Bikes

Flexible Day Hire

Collect any time from 10am and return by 5pm (4pm Sundays)

£18

20/24-Inch Kids Bikes

Flexible Day Hire

Collect any time from 10am and return by 5pm (4pm Sundays)

£16

Child Tag-Along or Trailer

Flexible Day Hire

Only available when hiring an adult Bay Bike. We do not hire accessories on their own or with E-bikes.

£14

Child Seat

Flexible Day Hire

Only available when hiring an adult Bay Bike. We do not hire accessories on their own or with E-bikes.

  • An aerial view of a grassy area with a circular section surrounded by a stone wall, connected to a paved sidewalk, with shadows cast by trees and a pathway running parallel to the grassy area.

    Our Trails

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

  • Colorful beach huts along a paved walkway by the sea on a clear, sunny day with a partly cloudy sky.

    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

  • A dense green forest with tall trees and lush foliage, sunlight filtering through the leaves, and a dirt path on the ground.

    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

  • Cliffside view of a pathway between grassy cliffs overlooking the ocean with a ship in the distance under a cloudy sky.

    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.

  • We provide bike locks to secure the bikes, which must be used. Whilst these locks are a deterrent, they do not guarantee the bike will be safe from theft or loss. You are solely responsible for any loss or damage to the bike during the hire period - if the bike is stolen, damaged or lost, including where you have used a lock supplied by us, you will be required to pay the full replacement or repair cost of the bike to us. We therefore recommend you do not leave the bike unattended. 

  • We are only open by appointment so please pre-book online or call 07733 147506.

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

  • No, sorry. Currently bikes are only available for collection from our Whitstable base.

  • 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.

  • 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 or repair patch 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.

  • Our Whitstable base is conveniently located in the Old Coal Yard, 250m from the Crab & Winkle Way, 600m from the seafront and Whitstable station.

    We recommend using the Charity Parking on weekends and holidays in Whitstable Junior School, just a short walk away. Or on other days there is on-street parking in the nearby streets (check local signage for restrictions).

  • 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: Chestfield & Swalecliffe, Herne Bay, Birchington-on-Sea, Westgate-on-Sea and Margate.

    Alternatively ask us about our circular route incorporating the Crab & Winkle Way, Blean Woods, Herne Bay and the coastal Oyster Bay trail.

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