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Westgate Towers – Canterbury City Centre loop from Canterbury

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United Kingdom
England
South East England
Canterbury

Westgate Towers – Canterbury City Centre loop from Canterbury

Moderate

3

hikers

Westgate Towers – Canterbury City Centre loop from Canterbury

02:08

8.07km

70m

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: May 7, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

737 m

The Bell Inn

Highlight • Pub

Opening hours
Monday 12–11 pm
Tuesday 12–11 pm
Wednesday 12–11 pm
Thursday 12–11 pm
Friday 12–11 pm
Saturday 12–11 pm
Sunday 12–10:30 pm

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2

4.18 km

St Dunstan's Church, Canterbury

Highlight • Historical Site

Church in Canterbury on the old pilgrims way from London to Canterbury and named after an early Archbishop.
The church was where Henry II changed into sack clothing on his …

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3

4.62 km

Westgate Towers

Highlight • Monument

A serene and peaceful part of the city, and yet somehow quite imposing as you cycle up to the massive stone gate. It's hard not to image the thousands of …

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4

4.91 km

The ducking stool was used as a tool to determine if someone was a witch. Between 17th - 19th century they were commonly used throughout England and Scotland.

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5

4.94 km

Canterbury City Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Canterbury is a historic city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is home to the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, the senior bishop and principal leader of the …

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6

5.60 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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7

5.61 km

Burgate Street

Highlight • Monument

Street containing quirky shops and cafes

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8

6.07 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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8.07 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.18 km

1.85 km

1.06 km

1.05 km

910 m

Surfaces

5.64 km

1.76 km

610 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Saturday 11 July

25°C

16°C

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