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Surrey Heath Group

We are the Surrey Heath Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

This walk is part of the Canterbury Getaway which is fully booked.

A linear walk from Chartham Village to Canterbury following the River Stour

Saturday, 13 April 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
8.4km / 5.2mi
Ascent:
20m / 66ft
Type:
linear

Approaching Canterbury from the West, this leisurely walk is mainly level on good paths with no stiles

Entering the City via Westgate, we wend our way via paths and byways to the City Wall. We walk on the elevated section around the City and then at ground level to Kings Ride, returning to the bus station for the 1A bus to Chartham. Optional visit to the medieval village of Chilham, and Church Mouse Tea Rooms

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
TR 10773 55072
Nearest postcode:
CT4 7HZ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Chartham Village Hall Car Park, free for 4hrs

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TR 15026 57534
Nearest postcode:
CT1 2TA
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Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm

Canterbury Bus Station, catch the 1A bus back to Chartham

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking