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South East England

Thurnham Castle Ruins – North Downs Path Near Boxley loop from Hollingbourne

Running trails & routes

South East England

Thurnham Castle Ruins – North Downs Path Near Boxley loop from Hollingbourne

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Thurnham Castle Ruins – North Downs Path Near Boxley loop from Hollingbourne

03:36

30.6km

700m

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: March 1, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

6.29 km

Thurnham Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The ruins of Thurnham Castle are a wonderful place to explore. Whilst the remains of the low stone walls are much overgrown, you can really step back in time here. The site has been used as a fortification and watchtower since Roman times. The Saxons then developed the site into Godard Castle. During the 12th century, the fortress belonged to the de Say family and then the de Thurnhams. A Charter in 1215 mentions the lands within the walls of the castle, which may indicate that it was already in ruins by then.

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2

8.72 km

Pilgrims Way Between Boxley and Detling

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Quiet road along the Kent Downs

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12.3 km

Boxley Warren

Forest

13.9 km

Westfield Wood

Forest

5

14.8 km

Shell Petrol Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Perfect if you need a refreshment or snack.

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6

16.9 km

North Downs Path Near Boxley

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

7

19.2 km

North Downs Way: Boxley to Detling Segment

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B

30.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.5 km

6.23 km

4.13 km

4.07 km

548 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.48 km

6.58 km

6.38 km

4.27 km

1.62 km

588 m

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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