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View of Kent Downs – Thurnham Castle Ruins loop from Detling

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View of Kent Downs – Thurnham Castle Ruins loop from Detling

Moderate

4.5

(2)

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View of Kent Downs – Thurnham Castle Ruins loop from Detling

02:57

10.6km

210m

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: May 13, 2026

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Kent Downs National Landscape

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Start point

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1.13 km

View of the Yellow Flower Field

Highlight • Natural

Beware of the nettles

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1.96 km

Abstract Wooden Sculptures

Highlight • Structure

2.29 km

View of Kent Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice views of the surrounding area and a nice family walking spot.

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2.81 km

Thurnham Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The ruins of Thurnham Castle are a wonderful place to explore. Whilst the remains of the low stone walls are much overgrown, you can really step back in time here. …

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4.44 km

North Downs Ridge Path, Kent Downs National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

in winter be sure to wear your boots this track gets pretty muddy

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7.87 km

Oast House in Kent Downs

Highlight • Structure

straight forward walk.

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8.80 km

St Mary the Virgin Church, Thurnham

Highlight • Other

10.1 km

St Martin of Tours Church

Highlight • Religious Site

St Martin of Tours is a beautiful Grade I-listed church that was built in the 12th century. Additions were made to the church in the 13th and 15th centuries, with …

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10.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.00 km

3.00 km

2.19 km

519 m

428 m

426 m

Surfaces

3.20 km

2.35 km

2.04 km

1.51 km

1.12 km

341 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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View of Kent Downs – Thurnham Castle Ruins loop from Detling

View of the Yellow Flower Field

Abstract Wooden Sculptures

View of Kent Downs

Thurnham Castle Ruins

North Downs Ridge Path, Kent Downs National Landscape

Oast House in Kent Downs

St Mary the Virgin Church, Thurnham

St Martin of Tours Church

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