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South East England

Royal Military Canal Walk – Saltwood Castle loop from Sandling

Running trails & routes

South East England

Royal Military Canal Walk – Saltwood Castle loop from Sandling

Hard

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runners

Royal Military Canal Walk – Saltwood Castle loop from Sandling

02:57

28.2km

130m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.00 km

Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway

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Great railway to spend the day hopping on and off the train at various stations and exploring the surroundings. The trains do have coaches for luggage and push bikes, space is limited for said items though.

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2

6.11 km

Lympne Hill

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Hill Climb - rare in these parts!

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3

14.4 km

Dymchurch Redoubt

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4

19.3 km

Royal Military Canal Walk

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5

22.9 km

Hythe Seafront Promenade (Marine Parade)

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Nice shortcut to avoid the traffic, can be very busy with people walking etc, so don't expect to go fast.

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6

23.6 km

Flint Coffee Company, Hythe Beach

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Flint coffee Hythe beach.

Converted horse box along Princes Parade in Hythe, Kent. I have to stop every time i pass for my flat white fix. Also sells teas, soft …

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7

25.9 km

Saltwood Castle

Highlight • Castle

8

26.1 km

Saltwood Castle

Highlight • Castle

Great views of Saltwood Castle.

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B

28.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

8.92 km

2.59 km

2.20 km

1.20 km

1.06 km

435 m

340 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

6.32 km

4.54 km

4.18 km

854 m

633 m

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Monday 18 May

17°C

9°C

98 %

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