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Royal Military Canal Walk – Saltwood Castle loop from Sandling

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Royal Military Canal Walk – Saltwood Castle loop from Sandling

Hard

runners

Royal Military Canal Walk – Saltwood Castle loop from Sandling

02:57

28.2km

130m

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 27, 2026

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Kent Downs National Landscape

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Train Station

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Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway

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Lympne Hill

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Royal Military Canal Walk

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Hythe Seafront Promenade (Marine Parade)

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Nice shortcut to avoid the traffic, can be very busy with people walking etc, so don't expect to go fast.

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Flint Coffee Company, Hythe Beach

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Flint coffee Hythe beach.

Converted horse box along Princes Parade in Hythe, Kent. I have to stop every time i pass for my flat white fix. Also sells teas, soft drinks, cakes and pastries.

He is there year round, unless its sideways rain and high winds. He posts up on facebook if he is going to be there or not facebook.com/Flint-coffee-Hythe-beach-406217616408657

Accepts cash and cards.

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