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Thurnham Castle Ruins – The Black Horse Inn loop from Detling

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United Kingdom
England
South East England
Kent
Maidstone
Detling

Thurnham Castle Ruins – The Black Horse Inn loop from Detling

Moderate

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Thurnham Castle Ruins – The Black Horse Inn loop from Detling

02:17

8.17km

160m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

979 m

View of the Yellow Flower Field

Highlight • Natural

Beware of the nettles

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2

2.05 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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3

2.11 km

Godards Castle

Highlight • Castle

4

3.36 km

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

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5

6.65 km

The Black Horse Inn

Highlight • Pub

Stayed here for a night on my way from London to Folkestone. Very bike friendly, great food for dinner and breakfast. Highly recommend.

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8.17 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.88 km

2.84 km

781 m

677 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.79 km

2.99 km

683 m

403 m

224 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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