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The best walks and hikes in Canterbury

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Walks and hikes around Canterbury offer a diverse landscape that combines historical charm with natural beauty. This region in South East England presents a mix of urban and rural environments, …

Last updated: November 24, 2025

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1. Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve loop

6.51km

01:39

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. The Great Stour & Orchard loop from Chartham

9.68km

02:34

100m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Bourne Park, Pett Bottom Valley & Gorsley Wood loop from Bekesbourne — Kent Downs

18.1km

04:49

200m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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4. Reculver Towers & Hillborough loop via Oyster Bay Trail

6.19km

01:36

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Tankerton & Whitstable Bay loop

6.58km

01:41

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Bourne Park to Gorsley Wood loop — Kent Downs

14.7km

03:59

200m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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7. Grove Ferry & Preston loop via Little Stour River

11.4km

02:54

30m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Barham to Ancient Wych Elm Grove loop — Kent Downs

23.0km

06:10

270m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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9. Whitstable Castle and Gardens – Tankerton Beach Huts loop from Whitstable

16.8km

04:17

60m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Tankerton Beach Huts – Whitstable Harbour loop from Chestfield & Swalecliffe

9.20km

02:20

20m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes in Canterbury

1. Stodmarsh National Nature Reserve loop

2. The Great Stour & Orchard loop from Chartham

3. Bourne Park, Pett Bottom Valley & Gorsley Wood loop from Bekesbourne — Kent Downs

4. Reculver Towers & Hillborough loop via Oyster Bay Trail

5. Tankerton & Whitstable Bay loop

6. Bourne Park to Gorsley Wood loop — Kent Downs

7. Grove Ferry & Preston loop via Little Stour River

8. Barham to Ancient Wych Elm Grove loop — Kent Downs

9. Whitstable Castle and Gardens – Tankerton Beach Huts loop from Whitstable

10. Tankerton Beach Huts – Whitstable Harbour loop from Chestfield & Swalecliffe

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