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51.25, 0.90 · rel 8864
51.25, 0.90 · rel 8864
Saxon Shore Way
262,1 km from Gravesend to Hastings through alpine terrain and mountains.
Gravesend
→
Hastings
linear
262,1km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
26
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 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
12× monument
2× summit
3× Attraction
2× viewpoint
1× ruins
The Crypt Fire Bench Street
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Canadian Expeditionary Force Memorial
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Shepway Cross
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Peter Cushing
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Julius Caesar Landing plaque
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Castle Hill
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Fan Bay Deep Shelter
Attraction ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Merchant Navy Seamen killed in WWII
monument ·
25 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Operation Fuller
monument ·
25 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Fan Bay Sound Mirrors
Attraction ·
28 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Gillingham Town Centre (High Street)
Attraction ·
on the route
262,1 km
100%
Northward Hill Woodland Viewpoint
viewpoint ·
on the route
262,1 km
100%
London Stones
monument ·
on the route
262,1 km
100%
Viscount Hardrince
monument ·
on the route
262,1 km
100%
Pillbox
ruins ·
on the route
262,1 km
100%
Gillingham Invicta Medical Benefit Society Plaque
monument ·
on the route
262,1 km
100%
Winkle Island
monument ·
on the route
262,1 km
100%
Squadron Leader Mahinder Singh Pujji, DFC
monument ·
on the route
262,1 km
100%
Northward Hill
summit ·
on the route
262,1 km
100%
Radar Pool Viewpoint
viewpoint ·
on the route
262,1 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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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Saxon Shore Way is 262.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, Saxon Shore Way takes approximately 65h 12min to complete.
No, Saxon Shore Way is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Gravesend to Hastings. Plan ahead for return transport.
Saxon Shore Way starts at Gravesend.
Saxon Shore Way is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.