Westgate Towers – Canterbury City Centre loop from Chartham Hatch

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Westgate Towers – Canterbury City Centre loop from Chartham Hatch

Moderate

4.4

(14)

105

hikers

Westgate Towers – Canterbury City Centre loop from Chartham Hatch

03:37

13.9km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.11 km

St Mary's Church, Chartham

Highlight • Religious Site

I was baptised here.

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2.49 km

The Artichoke, Chartham

Highlight • Pub

This beautiful old pub was once owned by Richard Marsh in the 1600s, the guy that went on to found the Shepherd Neame brewery, the UK's oldest still operating brewery. …

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5.65 km

Thanington Lakes on the Great Stour Way

Highlight • River

Beside the cycle path this is well fenced in an maintained by a fishery

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6.81 km

Hambrook Marshes

Highlight • Natural

Walks and cycles can go wrong here. 3miles to Chartham and 10 to Wye

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7.94 km

Ancient Tree in Westgate Gardens

Highlight • Natural

One of very few Baobab trees in England

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8.14 km

Westgate Towers

Highlight • Monument

A serene and peaceful part of the city, and yet somehow quite imposing as you cycle up to the massive stone gate. It's hard not to image the thousands of …

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8.43 km

Canterbury City Centre

Highlight • Settlement

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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8.46 km

Great Stour at the Old Weavers' House

Highlight • River

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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13.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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