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Canterbury City Centre – Abbot's Mill loop from Canterbury

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United Kingdom
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South East England
Canterbury

Canterbury City Centre – Abbot's Mill loop from Canterbury

Moderate

4.4

(8)

41

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Canterbury City Centre – Abbot's Mill loop from Canterbury

02:14

8.61km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, and St Martin's Church WHS

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.81 km

St Augustine's Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

The abbey was built around 598 AD after Augustine made the journey from Rome to Britain on a mission to convert the Anglo-Saxons to Christianity. The abbey is one of …

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2

2.92 km

The ducking stool was used as a tool to determine if someone was a witch. Between 17th - 19th century they were commonly used throughout England and Scotland.

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3

2.95 km

Canterbury City Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Canterbury is a historic city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is home to the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, the senior bishop and principal leader of the …

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4

3.47 km

Palace Street

Highlight • Historical Site

I enjoyed living here above a small cafe for 6months. They would deliver to my little flat and give me a discount

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5

3.85 km

Former millrace on the River Stour

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There is nothing to say further of this river, excepting as to the Mills situated on it in and about this city, which are now but few, in number only …

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6

3.89 km

Abbot's Mill

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Humans and nature in harmony - a beautiful project that should be realized everywhere

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7

4.57 km

One of very few Baobab trees in England

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8

6.25 km

St George's Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Saint George's Tower is the still existing tower of Saint George's Church, which was destroyed in World War II.

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8.61 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.18 km

1.51 km

1.35 km

657 m

561 m

361 m

Surfaces

5.39 km

2.83 km

314 m

< 100 m

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Friday 16 October

13°C

8°C

49 %

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