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Royal Military Canal Walk – Saltwood Castle loop from Sandling

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United Kingdom
England
South East England
Kent
Shepway
Saltwood

Royal Military Canal Walk – Saltwood Castle loop from Sandling

Hard

10

runners

Royal Military Canal Walk – Saltwood Castle loop from Sandling

02:58

28.3km

130m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.00 km

Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway

Highlight • Structure

Great railway to spend the day hopping on and off the train at various stations and exploring the surroundings. The trains do have coaches for luggage and push bikes, space is limited for said items though.

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2

6.11 km

Lympne Hill

Highlight • Trail

Hill Climb - rare in these parts!

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3

14.4 km

Dymchurch Redoubt

Highlight • Monument

4

19.5 km

Royal Military Canal Walk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

5

23.0 km

Hythe Seafront Promenade (Marine Parade)

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

Nice shortcut to avoid the traffic, can be very busy with people walking etc, so don't expect to go fast.

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6

23.7 km

Flint coffee Hythe beach.

Converted horse box along Princes Parade in Hythe, Kent. I have to stop every time i pass for my flat white fix. Also sells teas, soft …

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7

26.1 km

Saltwood Castle

Highlight • Castle

8

26.2 km

Saltwood Castle

Highlight • Castle

Great views of Saltwood Castle.

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B

28.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

8.78 km

2.17 km

1.26 km

924 m

756 m

453 m

244 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

6.38 km

4.24 km

4.13 km

905 m

745 m

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