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OSM map layer · LineString
50.91, 0.69 · rel 8864
50.91, 0.69 · rel 8864
Saxon Shore Way
25,3 km from Gravesend to Hastings through alpine terrain and lakes.
Gravesend
→
Hastings
linear
25,3km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
27
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Cave
1× viewpoint
Quiet area
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?
15× monument
1× cave
1× viewpoint
1× summit
1× Water
1× Attraction
Winkle Island
monument ·
on the route
25,3 km
100%
Scrivens Buildings
monument ·
37 m off route
25,3 km
100%
Mickey & Minnie Mouse
monument ·
63 m off route
25,3 km
100%
George MacDonald
monument ·
68 m off route
25,3 km
100%
Hastings Wall
monument ·
81 m off route
25,3 km
100%
The Hermitage
cave ·
87 m off route
25,3 km
100%
Sir John Moore
monument ·
104 m off route
25,3 km
100%
Duke of Wellington
monument ·
105 m off route
25,3 km
100%
Seagate
monument ·
113 m off route
25,3 km
100%
The Look Out
viewpoint ·
168 m off route
25,3 km
100%
Dante Gabriel Rossetti
monument ·
185 m off route
25,3 km
100%
Edward’s Rest
monument ·
186 m off route
25,3 km
100%
Catherine Cookson
monument ·
196 m off route
25,3 km
100%
Dr Elizabeth Blackwell
monument ·
207 m off route
25,3 km
100%
Brewery Yard
monument ·
209 m off route
25,3 km
100%
Marie-Louise Christophe
monument ·
215 m off route
25,3 km
100%
Fire Hill
summit ·
233 m off route
25,3 km
100%
Dripping Well
Water ·
260 m off route
25,3 km
100%
Richard Lyfe
monument ·
285 m off route
25,3 km
100%
Smugglers Adventure
Attraction ·
292 m off route
25,3 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
Saxon Shore Way is 25.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Saxon Shore Way takes approximately 6h 17min 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.