Thurnham Castle Ruins – View of Kent Downs loop from Hollingbourne

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Thurnham Castle Ruins – View of Kent Downs loop from Hollingbourne

Moderate

4.3

(12)

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Thurnham Castle Ruins – View of Kent Downs loop from Hollingbourne

04:12

14.8km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.49 km

Oast House in Kent Downs

Highlight • Structure

straight forward walk.

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7.16 km

Godards Castle

Highlight • Castle

7.22 km

Thurnham Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The ruins of Thurnham Castle are a wonderful place to explore. Whilst the remains of the low stone walls are much overgrown, you can really step back in time here. …

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7.49 km

View of Kent Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice views of the surrounding area and a nice family walking spot.

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9.07 km

North Downs Ridge Path, Kent Downs National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

in winter be sure to wear your boots this track gets pretty muddy

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11.6 km

Daisy Field View in Kent Downs

Highlight • Natural

12.5 km

Forestall Wood

Forest

14.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.61 km

3.15 km

2.64 km

2.34 km

613 m

498 m

Surfaces

4.28 km

3.30 km

2.82 km

1.88 km

730 m

612 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

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Wednesday 4 November

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Thurnham Castle Ruins – View of Kent Downs loop from Hollingbourne

Oast House in Kent Downs

Godards Castle

Thurnham Castle Ruins

View of Kent Downs

North Downs Ridge Path, Kent Downs National Landscape

Daisy Field View in Kent Downs

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