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Chilham Square – Chilham Castle loop from Kent Downs National Landscape

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Chilham Square – Chilham Castle loop from Kent Downs National Landscape

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Chilham Square – Chilham Castle loop from Kent Downs National Landscape

04:38

17.0km

250m

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: March 27, 2026

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

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6.79 km

Woolpack Inn, Chilham

Highlight • Historical Site

This beautiful building is over 500 years old and still operates as a hotel and pub. Open from 7am during the week for breakfast, they also serve delicious lunches and …

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7.10 km

The White Horse, Chilham

Highlight • Pub

14th century inn on Chilham's beautiful village square

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7.13 km

Chilham Square

Highlight • Historical Site

Picturesque Kentish village. Castle and Park. Couple of pubs too.

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7.15 km

The Church House

Highlight • Cafe

Tea, cake, sandwiches etc - much needed cafe stop. Open 0930-1600 every day except Wednesday.

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7.15 km

Shelly's Tea Rooms

Highlight • Cafe

Great place for a coffee and home made cake before or after your walk (or both!)

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7.20 km

Chilham Castle

Highlight • Castle

Though this imposing Jacobean house is privately owned, they regularly open up their beautifully manicured gardens to the public.

You can also book the grounds or castle itself for private …

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7.76 km

View of the Lake and Mansion in Kent Downs National Landscape

Highlight • Historical Site

14.2 km

St Mary the Blessed Virgin Church and War Memorial

Highlight • Religious Site

11th Century Parish Church

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17.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.13 km

4.01 km

3.18 km

2.10 km

1.33 km

161 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.69 km

4.09 km

3.14 km

2.42 km

2.01 km

632 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Tuesday 2 June

17°C

11°C

97 %

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Max wind speed: 33.0 km/h

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Chilham Square – Chilham Castle loop from Kent Downs National Landscape

Woolpack Inn, Chilham

The White Horse, Chilham

Chilham Square

The Church House

Shelly's Tea Rooms

Chilham Castle

View of the Lake and Mansion in Kent Downs National Landscape

St Mary the Blessed Virgin Church and War Memorial

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