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View of Lympne Castle – Lympne Hill loop from Folkestone and Hythe District

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South East England

View of Lympne Castle – Lympne Hill loop from Folkestone and Hythe District

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View of Lympne Castle – Lympne Hill loop from Folkestone and Hythe District

00:38

10.3km

10m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

1

2.44 km

Gravel Path Along Royal Military Canal

Highlight • River

The Royal Military Canal is a canal of approximately 22 miles between Seabrook near Folkestone and Cliff End near Hastings, following the old cliff line bordering the Romney Marsh wetland …

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2

3.85 km

View of Giraffes at Port Lympne Reserve

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the road along it is a nice bike path, although not with the best surface.

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3

4.13 km

View of Lympne Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

A medieval castle dating from the 14th century, Lympne Castle was a historic residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury. It isn't usually open to the public but is available to …

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4

4.34 km

West Hythe Sluice Gate on the Royal Military Canal

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This is the third sluice gate on the Royal Military Canal to the east of Hythe. There aren't a huge number of bridges or crossings of any type along the …

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5

5.10 km

Lympne Hill

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Hill Climb - rare in these parts!

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6

5.23 km

Unit Number One

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Industrial unit come pub. Serving drinks from the local Hop Fuzz Brewery as well as some wines, ciders, bottled lagers and soft drinks.

Food is available but is run separately …

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10.3 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.38 km

3.42 km

737 m

694 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.11 km

3.42 km

671 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 11 October

17°C

13°C

61 %

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