Peter’s Chilham Castle & King’s Wood Sculpture Trail

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Overview

This is a chance to visit Chilham, its famous Square full of Grade listed and timbered buildings as well as its Jacobean Castle. We also pass sculptures throughout King's Wood. We may also get to see a herd of fallow deer.

Sunday, 16 February 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:25 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 19.6km / 12.2mi
Ascent:: 586.7m / 1925ft
Type:: circular

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: TR 06765 53610
Nearest postcode:: CT4 8BZ
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Start time:: 10:30 am

A large car park offering free parking for up-to 23 hours is located at the foot of Taylor’s Hill, CT4 8BZ, just off the A252. There are Free public toilets (including disabled facilities) provided by Chilham, Cycle racks are also provided. From here it is a short walk up Taylor’s Hill into Chilham’s historic village square.

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