Chartham is a village and civil parish located within the Canterbury district of Kent, England, known for its diverse natural landscape. Situated in the North Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the region features rolling hills, ancient woodlands, river valleys along the Great Stour, and extensive orchards. This varied terrain provides a suitable environment for several outdoor sports like hiking, mountain biking, touring cycling, jogging, and more.
Chartham offers outdoor enthusiasts a range of activities,…
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(34)
78
hikers
9.68km
02:34
100m
100m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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106
hikers
11.9km
03:02
30m
30m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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34
hikers
13.2km
03:28
110m
110m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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28
hikers
6.99km
01:51
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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30
riders
45.7km
03:27
560m
560m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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40
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21.8km
01:54
270m
270m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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28.0km
02:23
520m
520m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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33.1km
02:33
420m
420m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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209
runners
10.4km
01:04
30m
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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34.1km
03:34
230m
230m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.93km
00:57
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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90
riders
16.8km
01:04
80m
80m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15.9km
00:59
140m
140m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
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42.6km
02:40
330m
330m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19.5km
01:48
240m
240m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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59
riders
23.9km
01:28
190m
190m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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49.2km
02:24
510m
510m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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91.6km
04:05
750m
750m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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45.4km
02:16
480m
480m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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23
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34.4km
01:54
180m
180m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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39.6km
02:18
360m
360m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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58.5km
03:45
540m
540m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5
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18.0km
01:38
220m
220m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Chartham offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Jogging, Road cycling, and Gravel biking. The region features 77 routes, with an average rating of 4.54 stars from more than 26,000 visitors. komoot provides dedicated guides for various sports, such as Hiking around Chartham and Cycling around Chartham.
Chartham is situated on the North Downs Way, offering numerous hiking opportunities. Popular routes often incorporate sections of this national trail and the Stour Valley. For a comprehensive overview, consult the Hiking around Chartham guide, which details 34 hiking routes in the area.
Yes, Chartham provides options for easy and family-friendly walks. The Great Stour Way is a 3-mile (4.8 km) traffic-free multi-user route suitable for leisurely walks. Additionally, komoot offers an Easy hikes around Chartham guide, detailing routes with lower difficulty.
Chartham features routes for Touring cycling, Road cycling, and Gravel biking. The Great Stour Way is a 3-mile (4.8 km) traffic-free path suitable for cycling. Explore the Cycling around Chartham guide for touring routes, or the Road Cycling Routes around Chartham guide for road cycling options.
Yes, Chartham is located on the North Downs Way, a long-distance path. This national trail provides access to scenic Kent countryside and is integrated into several local circular walks. These routes often highlight local heritage features and natural landscapes.
Trails in Chartham pass through diverse landscapes including the Stour Valley, orchards like No Man's Orchard, and ancient woodlands such as Larkey Valley Wood Nature Reserve. Hikers may also encounter historical sites like the mid-13th century St Mary's church. The area is within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Chartham has mountain biking opportunities, though fewer dedicated routes compared to hiking. komoot lists 1 mountain biking route in the area. For specific trail information, refer to the MTB Trails around Chartham guide.
Chartham offers 21 jogging routes, many of which follow riverbanks or woodland paths. The Great Stour Way, a 3-mile (4.8 km) traffic-free route, is suitable for jogging. Detailed routes can be found in the Running Trails around Chartham guide.
komoot offers several guides for Chartham, including Hiking around Chartham, Cycling around Chartham, and Running Trails around Chartham. There are also guides for specific activities like Easy hikes around Chartham and Gravel biking around Chartham.
For official information regarding the Chartham parish council, the official website is chartham-pc.gov.uk. This site provides details on local services and community information relevant to the parish.
Yes, Chartham's highlight categories include 'viewpoint,' indicating that several routes offer scenic vistas. Trails often traverse rolling hills within the North Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, providing opportunities for panoramic views of the Kent countryside.

