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Canterbury Cathedral – Canterbury City Centre loop from Canterbury

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Canterbury Cathedral – Canterbury City Centre loop from Canterbury

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Canterbury Cathedral – Canterbury City Centre loop from Canterbury

01:46

6.79km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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

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1.46 km

St Martin's Church, Canterbury

Highlight • Religious Site

St. Martin’s Church in Canterbury is the oldest church in the English-speaking world that is still in use. This historic church, located just outside the city centre, dates back to before 597 AD and was originally the private chapel of Queen Bertha of Kent. The church contains many Roman building materials, including bricks and tiles, which have been reused in the structure. St. Martin’s is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with Canterbury Cathedral and St. Augustine’s Abbey. The church has a rich history and remains an active place of worship and community.

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1.94 km

Longport Café

Highlight • Cafe

Free Wifi + Great Coffee

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2.55 km

Canterbury Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Canterbury Cathedral is the most famous Christian structure in England. Founded in 597, the cathedral was rebuilt between 1070 and 1077 and then largely rebuilt again in the Gothic style following a fire in 1174. The cathedral is both a holy place and part of a World Heritage Site and is the most popular tourist attraction in the city. For opening times and more information, visit: canterbury-cathedral.org.

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2.93 km

Library of Canterbury

Highlight • Historical Site

Very nice old town, lots of small shops.

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2.98 km

Canterbury City Centre

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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 Church of England and the symbolic head of the worldwide Anglican Communion. One of the most-loved cities in the UK, Canterbury is a popular tourist destination. Key things to visit include Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, Westgate Towers, Westgate Gardens, and Canterbury Castle.

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3.01 km

Great Stour at the Old Weavers' House

Highlight • River

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.

The witch would be placed on the stool and dunked into the water. If they drowned they were innocent and if they survived the drowning they were a witch and would then be killed.

However sometimes they just threw them in the water and see if they would drown.

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5.16 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 England's oldest surviving monasteries and was originally intended as a burial place for the kings of Kent. Much of the layout of the abbey remains, while ruins around the entire site can be explored.

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6.79 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.39 km

1.77 km

1.54 km

648 m

433 m

Surfaces

3.83 km

2.72 km

182 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 31 August

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Canterbury Cathedral – Canterbury City Centre loop from Canterbury

St Martin's Church, Canterbury

Longport Café

Canterbury Cathedral

Library of Canterbury

Canterbury City Centre

Great Stour at the Old Weavers' House

St Augustine's Abbey

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