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Reculver: Towers and Roman Fort

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Reculver: Towers and Roman Fort

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Reculver: Towers and Roman Fort

Name: Reculver: Towers and Roman Fort
Rating: 2

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Location: Canterbury, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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Best Mountain Biking Routes to Reculver: Towers and Roman Fort

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1. Reculver towers loop from Margate

54.3km

03:10

270m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Reculver: Towers and Roman Fort – Tankerton Beach loop from Canterbury West

50.0km

02:51

300m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Reculver: Towers and Roman Fort – Tankerton Beach loop from Whitstable

55.5km

02:59

190m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Velomoon

May 6, 2020

This was the site of one of the earliest Roman forts built against Saxon raids on the 'Saxon Shore'. It later became the site of an Anglo-Saxon monastery before becoming the parish church for Reculver. The tall towers were built in a remodelling of the church in the 12th century.

uɐʍoᴚ

April 22, 2023

Great historic landmark and so photogenic

Ed Pirie

October 19, 2020

Beautiful spot whatever the weather and great walk/cycle from here along the sea wall to Minnis Bay. This used to be the tip of England with a sea channel separating it from the Isle of Thanet.

🚵🏼‍♂️ Dietmar 🚵🏼‍♂️

August 15, 2023

Great highlight on the coast!

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Mark

June 30, 2025

Reculver was also the beach used by Barnes Wallis to test the bouncing bomb used by the dam busters.

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Location: Canterbury, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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Reculver: Towers and Roman Fort

1. Reculver towers loop from Margate

2. Reculver: Towers and Roman Fort – Tankerton Beach loop from Canterbury West

3. Reculver: Towers and Roman Fort – Tankerton Beach loop from Whitstable

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