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Westgate Towers – Canterbury Cathedral loop from Canterbury

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Westgate Towers – Canterbury Cathedral loop from Canterbury

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Westgate Towers – Canterbury Cathedral loop from Canterbury

01:44

6.74km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, and St Martin's Church WHS

Waypoints

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1.96 km

Royal East Kent Yeomanry Memorial

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2.06 km

Library of Canterbury

Highlight • Historical Site

Very nice old town, lots of small shops.

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2.14 km

Great Stour at the Old Weavers' House

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The ducking stool was used as a tool to determine if someone was a witch. Between 17th - 19th century they were commonly used throughout England and Scotland.

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2.27 km

The Lady Luck

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Fresh homemade food / vegie & vegan options

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2.40 km

The largest and the finest medieval gateway in England, Westgate Towers was built during the Hundred Years’ War (1337 to 1453) to defend Canterbury from foreign incursion. It also symbolised the wealth and importance of the city.

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3.81 km

Canterbury City Centre

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Canterbury is a historic city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is home to the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, the senior bishop and principal leader of the …

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4.21 km

Palace Street

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I enjoyed living here above a small cafe for 6months. They would deliver to my little flat and give me a discount

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4.62 km

Canterbury Cathedral

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Canterbury Cathedral is the most famous Christian structure in England. Founded in 597, the cathedral was rebuilt between 1070 and 1077 and then largely rebuilt again in the Gothic style …

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6.74 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.97 km

1.48 km

1.42 km

1.09 km

558 m

215 m

Surfaces

3.97 km

2.20 km

560 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 26 May

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Westgate Towers – Canterbury Cathedral loop from Canterbury

Royal East Kent Yeomanry Memorial

Library of Canterbury

Great Stour at the Old Weavers' House

The Lady Luck

Westgate Towers

Canterbury City Centre

Palace Street

Canterbury Cathedral

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