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Chilham Descent – Chilham Castle loop from Chilham

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South East England

Chilham Descent – Chilham Castle loop from Chilham

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Chilham Descent – Chilham Castle loop from Chilham

01:11

10.3km

180m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

194 m

Chilham Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

What used to be a challenging but fun descent from King's Wood has been ruined by the new surfacing and addition of very pronounced speed bumps.

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2

4.97 km

Pond with Seating in Kent Downs National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

Small pond with murky water, half overgrown with water lilies. The seating consists of a large stone that can accommodate 3 people, a seat cushion is recommended. For a picnic, …

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3

5.78 km

Coppice Oratory in Kings Wood

Highlight • Climb

Stiff climb up from Dane Lane, into Kings Wood, but completely worth the struggle when you reach the top

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4

5.86 km

Wooden Shelter – View of Canterbury Cathedral

Highlight • Rest Area

Wooden Shelter - View of the Cathedral

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5

10.1 km

Chilham Castle

Highlight • Castle

Though this imposing Jacobean house is privately owned, they regularly open up their beautifully manicured gardens to the public.

You can also book the grounds or castle itself for private …

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6

10.2 km

Chilham Square

Highlight • Historical Site

Great little coffee stop at Shelleys Tea Rooms

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7

10.2 km

Shelly's Tea Rooms

Highlight • Cafe

Great place for a coffee and home made cake before or after your walk (or both!)

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8

10.2 km

The Church House

Highlight • Cafe

Tea, cake, sandwiches etc - much needed cafe stop. Open 0930-1600 every day except Wednesday.

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B

10.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.03 km

3.44 km

1.37 km

1.07 km

371 m

Surfaces

3.67 km

3.05 km

2.44 km

1.01 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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