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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

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

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1. Minnis Bay to Reculver Towers via Northern Sea Wall

11.7km

02:57

20m

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

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2. 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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3. Herne Bay Clock Tower – Reculver Towers and Roman Fort loop from Herne Bay

11.3km

02:55

60m

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

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Dan Hobson

January 29, 2020

One of the earliest Roman forts in England was built on this site to protect against Saxon invaders. The impressive twin towers you see are the remains of a 12th-century Anglo Saxon monastery, which was later developed on the site. Now managed by English Heritage, the site is free to enter.

Kent’s Little Miss Wanderer 🥾

October 3, 2025

12th Century twin tower remains of medieval church and a site of one of the earliest Roman Forts

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Elevation 10 m

Open during reasonable daylight hours.

Free Entry

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Reculver, Kent, CT6 6SS

english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/reculver-towers-and-roman-fort/

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

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Reculver Towers and Roman Fort

1. Minnis Bay to Reculver Towers via Northern Sea Wall

2. Reculver Towers & Hillborough loop via Oyster Bay Trail

3. Herne Bay Clock Tower – Reculver Towers and Roman Fort loop from Herne Bay

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