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Thurnham Castle Ruins – Pilgrims Way loop from Detling

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Thurnham Castle Ruins – Pilgrims Way loop from Detling

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Thurnham Castle Ruins – Pilgrims Way loop from Detling

01:50

15.9km

270m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.13 km

View of the Yellow Flower Field

Highlight • Natural

Beware of the nettles

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2.20 km

Thurnham Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The ruins of Thurnham Castle are a wonderful place to explore. Whilst the remains of the low stone walls are much overgrown, you can really step back in time here. …

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3.52 km

North Downs Ridge Path, Kent Downs National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

in winter be sure to wear your boots this track gets pretty muddy

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6.88 km

Forestall Wood

Forest

9.05 km

Pilgrims Way

Highlight • Trail

What more can be said about pilgrims way.

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13.6 km

The Black Horse Inn

Highlight • Pub

Stayed here for a night on my way from London to Folkestone. Very bike friendly, great food for dinner and breakfast. Highly recommend.

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15.5 km

St Martin of Tours Church

Highlight • Religious Site

St Martin of Tours is a beautiful Grade I-listed church that was built in the 12th century. Additions were made to the church in the 13th and 15th centuries, with …

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15.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.82 km

4.00 km

3.31 km

2.17 km

503 m

141 m

Surfaces

5.63 km

4.50 km

2.73 km

2.71 km

380 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

29°C

19°C

62 %

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Thurnham Castle Ruins – Pilgrims Way loop from Detling

View of the Yellow Flower Field

Thurnham Castle Ruins

North Downs Ridge Path, Kent Downs National Landscape

Pilgrims Way

The Black Horse Inn

St Martin of Tours Church

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