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Chilham Castle – Chilham Square loop from Challock

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Chilham Castle – Chilham Square loop from Challock

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4.8

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Chilham Castle – Chilham Square loop from Challock

07:16

26.7km

380m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

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Kent Downs National Landscape

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3.86 km

Longbeech Wood

Forest

7.35 km

St Mary's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Nice church near Eastwell lake.

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8.70 km

Boughton Lees War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice village green with some benches around the roadside.

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10.3 km

All Saints Church, Boughton Aluph

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in the 13th century by a man named Adulphus to replace a Saxon church, it was enlarged in the 14th century by Sir Thomas Aldon, one of Edward III of England's courtiers.

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12.2 km

View of Wye from the North Downs Way

Highlight • Forest

Kingswood approach from Wye

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14.8 km

Wooden Shelter – View of Canterbury Cathedral

Highlight • Rest Area

Wooden Shelter - View of the Cathedral

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18.4 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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18.4 km

Chilham Square

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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18.7 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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26.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.76 km

8.45 km

6.37 km

1.75 km

1.20 km

175 m

Surfaces

8.88 km

5.64 km

5.27 km

3.88 km

3.03 km

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Saturday 30 May

23°C

13°C

12 %

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Chilham Castle – Chilham Square loop from Challock

St Mary's Church

Boughton Lees War Memorial

All Saints Church, Boughton Aluph

View of Wye from the North Downs Way

Wooden Shelter – View of Canterbury Cathedral

Chilham Castle

Chilham Square

Woolpack Inn, Chilham

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