With almost eight acres of award-winning gardens. Walmer Castle is a picturesque coastal castle, with an incredible history. Once a Tudor artillery fortress that became a stately-home for the Lords Warden of the Cinque Ports.

english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/walmer-castle-and-gardens

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30.9 km

View of Dover Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

If you're descending you can catch glimpses of the castle.

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62.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.3 km

15.7 km

3.51 km

2.08 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

59.4 km

3.31 km

Elevation

Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Walmer Castle and Gardens

View of Dover Castle

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