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51.22, 1.13 · rel 4078375
51.22, 1.13 · rel 4078375
North Downs Way (Canterbury loop)
52,1 km from Boughton Lees to Dover through alpine terrain and mountains.
Boughton Lees
→
Dover
linear
52,1km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
24
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
5× Attraction
11× monument
3× ruins
1× summit
North Downs Way crossroads
Attraction ·
on the route
52,1 km
100%
River boat tours
Attraction ·
on the route
52,1 km
100%
The Canterbury War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
52,1 km
100%
The tower od St Mary Magdalen Butgate
monument ·
on the route
52,1 km
100%
Canterbury Cathedral Gates
Attraction ·
on the route
52,1 km
100%
Burgate
monument ·
on the route
52,1 km
100%
River boat tours
Attraction ·
on the route
52,1 km
100%
Marlowe Memorial
monument ·
39 m off route
52,1 km
100%
Thomas Pattenden
monument ·
40 m off route
52,1 km
100%
Classis Britannica Fort
ruins ·
54 m off route
52,1 km
100%
Church of St Martin-le-Grand
ruins ·
64 m off route
52,1 km
100%
St. Augustine's Abbey
ruins ·
73 m off route
52,1 km
100%
The Crypt Fire Bench Street
monument ·
76 m off route
52,1 km
100%
Kent War Memorial Garden
monument ·
139 m off route
52,1 km
100%
The Buffs
monument ·
143 m off route
52,1 km
100%
River boat tours
Attraction ·
180 m off route
52,1 km
100%
War Memorial
monument ·
198 m off route
52,1 km
100%
Canterbury Italy Star Memorial
monument ·
237 m off route
52,1 km
100%
Canterbury Burma Star
monument ·
256 m off route
52,1 km
100%
Bab's Hill
summit ·
272 m off route
52,1 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
North Downs Way (Canterbury loop) is 52.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, North Downs Way (Canterbury loop) takes approximately 12h 59min to complete.
No, North Downs Way (Canterbury loop) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Boughton Lees to Dover. Plan ahead for return transport.
North Downs Way (Canterbury loop) starts at Boughton Lees.
North Downs Way (Canterbury loop) is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
North Downs Way (Canterbury loop) is maintained and managed by National Trails.
Yes, North Downs Way (Canterbury loop) is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.