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Chilham Square – St Mary's Church, Chilham loop from Challock

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Chilham Square – St Mary's Church, Chilham loop from Challock

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Chilham Square – St Mary's Church, Chilham loop from Challock

05:49

21.7km

260m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.26 km

King's Wood

Forest

5.87 km

Wooden Shelter – View of Canterbury Cathedral

Highlight • Rest Area

Wooden Shelter - View of the Cathedral

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9.44 km

Chilham Castle

Highlight • Castle

Though this imposing Jacobean house is privately owned, they regularly open up their beautifully manicured gardens to the public.

You can also book the grounds or castle itself for private …

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9.50 km

Shelly's Tea Rooms

Highlight • Cafe

Great place for a coffee and home made cake before or after your walk (or both!)

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9.52 km

Chilham Square

Highlight • Historical Site

Picturesque Kentish village. Castle and Park. Couple of pubs too.

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9.55 km

The White Horse, Chilham

Highlight • Pub

14th century inn on Chilham's beautiful village square

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9.66 km

St Mary's Church, Chilham

Highlight • Religious Site

It's likely that a church has stood on this site since the 7th century but that which you see today is younger, with a 16th century tower. If you're a …

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13.3 km

Rope Swings in Kent Downs National Landscape

Highlight • Forest

Besides a working Coppice these swings are relatively new located on the trail between the car park and the lookout point

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14.0 km

Round Wood

Forest

14.4 km

View from The Mount

Highlight • Forest

Gravely climb rewards you with panoramic views

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21.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

4.49 km

3.68 km

688 m

394 m

270 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.79 km

6.22 km

4.79 km

2.91 km

951 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Chilham Square – St Mary's Church, Chilham loop from Challock

Wooden Shelter – View of Canterbury Cathedral

Chilham Castle

Shelly's Tea Rooms

Chilham Square

The White Horse, Chilham

St Mary's Church, Chilham

Rope Swings in Kent Downs National Landscape

View from The Mount

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