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Abbot's Mill – Canterbury Cathedral loop from Thanington

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Abbot's Mill – Canterbury Cathedral loop from Thanington

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Abbot's Mill – Canterbury Cathedral loop from Thanington

03:10

12.1km

90m

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: August 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, and St Martin's Church WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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375 m

Thanington Lakes on the Great Stour Way

Highlight • River

Beside the cycle path this is well fenced in an maintained by a fishery

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791 m

Tonford Manor — fortified house

Highlight • Other

These are the remains of a fortified house owned by King Henry VI's treasurer over 550 years ago.

Featuring four towers and numerous additions and alteration since it was first built, Henry VII even stayed here with Katherine of Aragon.

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2.71 km

St Nicholas' Hospital and Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The Hospital of St Nicholas was founded in 1084 by Archbishop Lanfranc for 60 lepers.

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7.30 km

Abbot's Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

Humans and nature in harmony - a beautiful project that should be realized everywhere

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7.66 km

Palace Street

Highlight • Historical Site

I enjoyed living here above a small cafe for 6months. They would deliver to my little flat and give me a discount

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8.08 km

Canterbury Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Canterbury Cathedral is the most famous Christian structure in England. Founded in 597, the cathedral was rebuilt between 1070 and 1077 and then largely rebuilt again in the Gothic style …

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8.39 km

St. Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The Catholic Church of St. Thomas of Canterbury is a beautiful parish church built in the Gothic Revival style between 1874 and 1875. The church is located on the corner …

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8.40 km

Burgate Street

Highlight • Monument

Street containing quirky shops and cafes

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12.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.40 km

2.73 km

2.70 km

1.42 km

745 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.25 km

2.06 km

1.80 km

745 m

142 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Tuesday 25 August

24°C

17°C

36 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Abbot's Mill – Canterbury Cathedral loop from Thanington

Thanington Lakes on the Great Stour Way

Tonford Manor — fortified house

St Nicholas' Hospital and Church

Abbot's Mill

Palace Street

Canterbury Cathedral

St. Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Church

Burgate Street

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