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Port Lympne Climb loop from Lympne

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Port Lympne Climb loop from Lympne

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Port Lympne Climb loop from Lympne

01:26

4.93km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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645 m

Viewpoint Near Canterbury Roman Ride

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Panoramic view point here

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895 m

View of the English Channel from Kent Downs

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This walk goes alongside part of the 600 acre Howletts & Port Lympne Wildlife Reserve. You can see wild animals, such as zebra, in the distance. Tickets to enter the reserve and see the animals close-up, need to be booked in advance.

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1.21 km

Portus Lemanis Roman Fort Ruins

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Portus Lemanis, sometimes known as Stutfall Castle, is a Roman fort that was built around 270 AD. Archaeological evidence shows that the site was used as a naval base prior to this, though. Not much survives of the once-mighty fort today but it is still a fascinating place to explore and affords some lovely views over the landscape and out to sea.

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1.89 km

View of Giraffes at Port Lympne Reserve

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Walking across the bottom of port lympe you can sometimes see the giraffes

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2.69 km

Giraffes at Port Lympne Reserve

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the giraffes and camel shy away from the trucks so wait by the gate until they are gone and they will come out again.

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2.70 km

Port Lympne Climb

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Steep and technical

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2.81 km

View of the Giraffes in Kent Downs National Landscape

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Very steep climb here

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2.97 km

Singletrack Through Port Lympne to the Canal Path

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Did this as part of a route to get Port Lympne Safari park…this part is fine but route then took me up a very steep narrow path, which I was prepared for……but route then tried to turn me onto the private road used by the safari trucks from the zoo….which is blocked by strictly controlled electronic gates, so you have to continue up an even steeper difficult incline or turn back. I continued but had trouble even walking up… Not recommended for anything other than young committed cyclists with mountain bikes..!!

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4.93 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.81 km

401 m

343 m

323 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.81 km

535 m

293 m

228 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

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Weather

Thursday 2 July

22°C

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Port Lympne Climb loop from Lympne

Viewpoint Near Canterbury Roman Ride

View of the English Channel from Kent Downs

Portus Lemanis Roman Fort Ruins

View of Giraffes at Port Lympne Reserve

Giraffes at Port Lympne Reserve

Port Lympne Climb

View of the Giraffes in Kent Downs National Landscape

Singletrack Through Port Lympne to the Canal Path

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