Hougham Without is a civil parish situated between Dover and Folkestone in southeast England, offering a varied landscape for outdoor pursuits. This region is characterized by its dramatic chalk cliffs, coastal paths, and rolling countryside, lying within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Its diverse natural features, including high plateaus and hidden valleys like the Alkham Valley, make it suitable for several sports like jogging, hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, and more.
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runners
15.3km
01:49
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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10.8km
01:07
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8.36km
02:27
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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04:02
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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00:39
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10.3km
02:52
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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71
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67.4km
03:06
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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38.6km
02:24
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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01:30
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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02:11
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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01:35
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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30.6km
01:59
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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37.3km
02:25
450m
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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36.5km
02:54
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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36.0km
02:17
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370m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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Hougham Without offers opportunities for Jogging, Hiking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, and Mountain biking. The region features a network of public footpaths and scenic lanes suitable for various outdoor pursuits.
Popular hiking trails include the Abbot's Cliff Walk, offering views of the English Channel, and the St Radigund's Abbey Ruins loop from Alkham. The White Cliffs of Dover – Samphire Hoe loop from Maxton provides an easier option. More details can be found in the Hiking around Hougham Without guide.
Hougham Without provides several routes suitable for jogging, utilizing its network of public footpaths. These routes vary in terrain and difficulty. Information on specific routes is available in the Running Trails around Hougham Without guide.
The rolling countryside and scenic lanes in Hougham Without are suitable for both road cycling and touring cycling. The area connects to routes like the National Cycle Network Route 2. Guides such as Road Cycling Routes around Hougham Without and Cycling around Hougham Without provide more details.
Hougham Without offers options for mountain biking. Specific trails and routes can be explored through the MTB Trails around Hougham Without guide.
The region features dramatic chalk cliffs, including portions of the White Cliffs of Dover, and coastal paths with views of the English Channel. Other notable areas include the Alkham Valley, St Radigund's Abbey Ruins, and the Samphire Hoe Nature Reserve.
The area offers routes suitable for various ability levels, including easier options. The White Cliffs of Dover – Samphire Hoe loop from Maxton is considered a shorter, easier path. The Easy hikes around Hougham Without guide provides further information.
There are 13 routes available in Hougham Without on komoot. These routes cover various sports, including hiking, jogging, and cycling, and have an average rating of 4.51 out of 5 stars.
Komoot offers several guides for Hougham Without, including Running Trails around Hougham Without, Hiking around Hougham Without, and Road Cycling Routes around Hougham Without. Other guides cover general cycling, easy hikes, and MTB trails.
The official website for Hougham Without Parish Council is houghamwithoutpc.co.uk. For direct inquiries, the Clerk to Hougham Without Parish Council can be reached at 07849 800242.
Yes, Hougham Without is situated within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This designation helps preserve its natural environments, including high plateaus and hidden valleys.

