Eastwell Lake – St Mary's Church loop from Charing

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Eastwell Lake – St Mary's Church loop from Charing

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Eastwell Lake – St Mary's Church loop from Charing

05:58

22.3km

260m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.77 km

Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, Charing

Highlight • Religious Site

10.0 km

Eastwell Lake

Highlight • Lake

Eastwell Lake is a man-made lake that is very rich in wildlife. Herons fish on the shores and kingfishers can be observed here. It is home to many native wildfowl …

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10.1 km

St Mary's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Nice church near Eastwell lake.

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11.4 km

Saint Christopher's Church, Boughton Lees

Highlight • Historical Site

This medieval, Grade II-listed church has had several functions throughout its long life. It started out as a hall house, houses for Yeoman farmers in the medieval era. It then …

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11.5 km

Boughton Lees War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice village green with some benches around the roadside.

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11.8 km

The Flying Horse Pub

Highlight • Restaurant

Great food for a mid-hike lunch

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12.9 km

National Trail – Grand Randonnée & European Path

Highlight • Trail

20.0 km

Charing Windmill

Highlight • Monument

Just north of the village of Charing is Charing Hill and its classic windmill. A Grade-II listed building, the mill dates back to the early 19th century and is a …

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22.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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