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Thurnham Castle Ruins – St Martin of Tours Church loop from Penenden Heath

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Thurnham Castle Ruins – St Martin of Tours Church loop from Penenden Heath

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Thurnham Castle Ruins – St Martin of Tours Church loop from Penenden Heath

00:45

10.9km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.28 km

Underpass on Country Road

Highlight • Rest Area

3.44 km

Castle Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

one of the lesser known but most enjoyable climbs of the Kent Downs is Castle Hill. Starting after the M20 underpass with only a shallow gradient, the climb soon ramps …

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5.44 km

View of Kent Downs National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.62 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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6.22 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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7.95 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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10.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.35 km

2.20 km

293 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.31 km

4.17 km

293 m

135 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

29°C

19°C

22 %

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Thurnham Castle Ruins – St Martin of Tours Church loop from Penenden Heath

Underpass on Country Road

Castle Hill Climb

View of Kent Downs National Landscape

Thurnham Castle Ruins

The Black Horse Inn

St Martin of Tours Church

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