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Westgate Towers – Fordwich Bridge loop from Sturry

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Westgate Towers – Fordwich Bridge loop from Sturry

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Westgate Towers – Fordwich Bridge loop from Sturry

02:43

25.9km

120m

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 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.32 km

Westgate Towers

Highlight • Monument

The largest and the finest medieval gateway in England, Westgate Towers was built during the Hundred Years’ War (1337 to 1453) to defend Canterbury from foreign incursion. It also symbolised the wealth and importance of the city.

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4.37 km

View of Canterbury Castle and River Gardens

Highlight • Viewpoint

Umbrella Cafe and gardens. Busy in summer. Great place to relax away from the noise of the city.

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5.60 km

Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

6.80 km

Bridge Over the Stour

Highlight • Bridge

Bridge between Hambrook and Thannington

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6.84 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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9.93 km

St Mary's Church, Chartham

Highlight • Religious Site

I was baptised here.

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12.8 km

The Artichoke, Chartham

Highlight • Pub

This beautiful old pub was once owned by Richard Marsh in the 1600s, the guy that went on to found the Shepherd Neame brewery, the UK's oldest still operating brewery. …

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25.2 km

Fordwich Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Picturesque bridge carrying the road over the river.

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25.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

8.71 km

2.51 km

2.09 km

1.44 km

134 m

Surfaces

17.1 km

4.97 km

1.69 km

1.58 km

462 m

144 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

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Friday 22 May

28°C

14°C

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Westgate Towers – Fordwich Bridge loop from Sturry

Westgate Towers

View of Canterbury Castle and River Gardens

Nature Reserve

Bridge Over the Stour

Thanington Lakes on the Great Stour Way

St Mary's Church, Chartham

The Artichoke, Chartham

Fordwich Bridge

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