This is the third sluice gate on the Royal Military Canal to the east of Hythe. There aren't a huge number of bridges or crossings of any type along the canal, so this makes for a useful crossing point on hikes. The views of the canal from the sluice gate path are quite lovely, and be sure to keep an eye out for the flash of a kingfisher.

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Location: Lympne, Shepway, Kent, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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West Hythe Sluice Gate on the Royal Military Canal

1. Hiking loop from Lympne

2. View of Lympne Castle – Royal Military Canal loop from Hythe

3. View of Lympne Castle – Royal Military Canal loop from Lympne

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