follows North Downs Way from Otford to Broughton Lees
OSM map layer · LineString
51.29, 0.63 · rel 11246016
51.29, 0.63 · rel 11246016
Oftord to Canterbury Cathedral
95,3 km from Otford to Canterbury Cathedral through alpine terrain and mountains.
Otford
→
Canterbury Cathedral
linear
95,3km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
28
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
2× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
7× monument
3× summit
2× Nature
2× viewpoint
2× ruins
4× Attraction
Brother Percival statue
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
War Memorial
monument ·
33 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Otford Mount
summit ·
34 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Otford War Memorial
monument ·
47 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Shore Hill
summit ·
78 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Roadside Nature Reserve
Nature ·
111 m off route
0,0 km
0%
North Downs Way Viewpoint
viewpoint ·
on the route
41,0 km
43%
Operation Sunsetters Spot
viewpoint ·
on the route
41,0 km
43%
UK rail speed record
monument ·
on the route
41,0 km
43%
Kit's Coty House
ruins ·
on the route
41,0 km
43%
White Horse Stone
ruins ·
on the route
41,0 km
43%
Bluebell Hill
summit ·
32 m off route
41,0 km
43%
Westfield Wood Reserve
Nature ·
43 m off route
41,0 km
43%
River boat tours
Attraction ·
on the route
95,3 km
100%
Canterbury Cathedral Gates
Attraction ·
on the route
95,3 km
100%
The Canterbury War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
95,3 km
100%
River boat tours
Attraction ·
on the route
95,3 km
100%
Marlowe Memorial
monument ·
39 m off route
95,3 km
100%
The tower od St Mary Magdalen Butgate
monument ·
160 m off route
95,3 km
100%
River boat tours
Attraction ·
180 m off route
95,3 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Oftord to Canterbury Cathedral is 95.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Oftord to Canterbury Cathedral takes approximately 23h 42min to complete.
No, Oftord to Canterbury Cathedral is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Otford to Canterbury Cathedral. Plan ahead for return transport.
Oftord to Canterbury Cathedral starts at Otford.
Oftord to Canterbury Cathedral is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.