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Canterbury City Centre – Westgate Towers loop from Canterbury East incl Blean Wood

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Canterbury City Centre – Westgate Towers loop from Canterbury East incl Blean Wood

Michelle planned a hike

May 29, 2026

Canterbury City Centre – Westgate Towers loop from Canterbury East incl Blean Wood

Moderate

04:55

18.7km

3.8km/h

150m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.17 km

Park Wood

Forest

8.08 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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10.3 km

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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16.7 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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17.1 km

Library of Canterbury

Highlight • Historical Site

Very nice old town, lots of small shops.

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17.2 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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17.2 km

Great Stour at the Old Weavers' House

Highlight • River

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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17.5 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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17.7 km

Ancient Tree in Westgate Gardens

Highlight • Natural

One of very few Baobab trees in England

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18.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.68 km

3.75 km

2.91 km

2.66 km

2.61 km

133 m

Surfaces

7.47 km

4.31 km

3.60 km

2.41 km

527 m

423 m

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Canterbury City Centre – Westgate Towers loop from Canterbury East incl Blean Wood

St Nicholas' Hospital and Church

Thanington Lakes on the Great Stour Way

St. Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Church

Library of Canterbury

Canterbury City Centre

Great Stour at the Old Weavers' House

Westgate Towers

Ancient Tree in Westgate Gardens

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