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Chartham

The Great Stour & Orchard loop from Chartham

Moderate

4.6

(35)

79

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The Great Stour & Orchard loop from Chartham

02:34

9.68km

100m

Hiking

This moderate 6.0-mile (9.7 km) loop, taking about 2 hours and 34 minutes to complete with 323 feet (99 metres) of elevation gain, offers a diverse hiking experience. You'll follow tranquil riverside paths along the River Great Stour, known for its wildlife, before heading into picturesque orchards like No Man's…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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442 m

The Artichoke, Chartham

Highlight • Pub

This beautiful old pub was once owned by Richard Marsh in the 1600s, the guy that went on to found the Shepherd Neame brewery, the UK's oldest still operating brewery. …

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4.08 km

These are the remains of a fortified house owned by King Henry VI's treasurer over 550 years ago.

Featuring four towers and numerous additions and alteration since it was first built, Henry VII even stayed here with Katherine of Aragon.

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3

5.55 km

Bigbury Camp hillfort

Highlight • Historical Site

This historical monument is an Iron Age hill fort that was first occupied around 350 BC, more than 2,000 years ago. It is thought that it was stormed by Roman …

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4

6.75 km

No Man's Orchard

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A community owned orchard of over 100 acres (40 ha). Well worth seeing in April or May as all the apple blossoms come out!

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9.68 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.74 km

2.13 km

1.72 km

751 m

330 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.68 km

2.80 km

1.20 km

530 m

358 m

132 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

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Friday 16 October

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8°C

46 %

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