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Westgate Towers – Canterbury City Centre loop from Chartham

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Westgate Towers – Canterbury City Centre loop from Chartham

Moderate

4.0

(9)

106

hikers

Westgate Towers – Canterbury City Centre loop from Chartham

03:02

11.9km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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199 m

St Mary's Church, Chartham

Highlight • Religious Site

I was baptised here.

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5.58 km

Ancient Tree in Westgate Gardens

Highlight • Natural

One of very few Baobab trees in England

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5.77 km

A serene and peaceful part of the city, and yet somehow quite imposing as you cycle up to the massive stone gate. It's hard not to image the thousands of travellers who have approached these gates over hundreds of years. Enjoy the calm canal scene and watch the punters pass by.

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6.07 km

Canterbury City Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Canterbury is a historic city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is home to the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, the senior bishop and principal leader of the Church of England and the symbolic head of the worldwide Anglican Communion. One of the most-loved cities in the UK, Canterbury is a popular tourist destination. Key things to visit include Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, Westgate Towers, Westgate Gardens, and Canterbury Castle.

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6.10 km

Great Stour at the Old Weavers' House

Highlight • River

The ducking stool was used as a tool to determine if someone was a witch. Between 17th - 19th century they were commonly used throughout England and Scotland.

The witch would be placed on the stool and dunked into the water. If they drowned they were innocent and if they survived the drowning they were a witch and would then be killed.

However sometimes they just threw them in the water and see if they would drown.

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6.23 km