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Canterbury City Centre – Westgate Towers loop from Canterbury

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United Kingdom
England
South East England
Canterbury

Canterbury City Centre – Westgate Towers loop from Canterbury

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Canterbury City Centre – Westgate Towers loop from Canterbury

01:19

5.20km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 11, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

991 m

Canterbury Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

One of the three royal castles of Kent, the motte is still visible as the mound in Dane John Gardens

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2

1.94 km

St. Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Church

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The Catholic Church of St. Thomas of Canterbury is a beautiful parish church built in the Gothic Revival style between 1874 and 1875. The church is located on the corner …

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3

1.95 km

Burgate Street

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Street containing quirky shops and cafes

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2.42 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 …

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5

2.47 km

Library of Canterbury

Highlight • Historical Site

Very nice old town, lots of small shops.

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6

2.81 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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7

3.21 km

Abbot's Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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8

3.76 km

Westgate Towers

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The largest and the finest medieval gateway in England, Westgate Towers was built during the Hundred Years’ War (1337 to 1453) to defend Canterbury from foreign incursion. It also symbolised the wealth and importance of the city.

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5.20 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.43 km

1.28 km

1.17 km

223 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.56 km

909 m

527 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 6 May

15°C

6°C

19 %

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