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Chilham Village – Chilham Square loop from Chilham

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Chilham Village – Chilham Square loop from Chilham

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Chilham Village – Chilham Square loop from Chilham

02:52

10.5km

160m

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: April 19, 2026

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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202 m

Shelly's Tea Rooms

Highlight • Cafe

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

Tip by

256 m

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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818 m

View of the Lake and Mansion in Kent Downs National Landscape

Highlight • Historical Site

8.86 km

Mill Descent to the River Great Stour

Highlight • River

Lovely single-track to waters edge

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10.1 km

Chilham Village

Highlight • Religious Site

weary travellers once paused to pray before making the final approach to Canterbury.

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10.2 km

The White Horse, Chilham

Highlight • Pub

14th century inn on Chilham's beautiful village square

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10.2 km

Chilham Square

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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10.3 km

The Church House

Highlight • Cafe

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

Tip by

10.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.16 km

1.84 km

1.67 km

989 m

695 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.65 km

2.49 km

2.45 km

1.39 km

1.36 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Tuesday 7 July

29°C

17°C

0 %

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Chilham Village – Chilham Square loop from Chilham

Shelly's Tea Rooms

Chilham Castle

View of the Lake and Mansion in Kent Downs National Landscape

Mill Descent to the River Great Stour

Chilham Village

The White Horse, Chilham

Chilham Square

The Church House

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