Thurnham Castle Ruins – Pilgrims Way loop from Detling

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Thurnham Castle Ruins – Pilgrims Way loop from Detling

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Thurnham Castle Ruins – Pilgrims Way loop from Detling

01:50

15.9km

270m

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: July 30, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.13 km

View of the Yellow Flower Field

Highlight • Natural

Beware of the nettles

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2.20 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. …

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3.51 km

North Downs Ridge Path, Kent Downs National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

in winter be sure to wear your boots this track gets pretty muddy

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6.88 km

Forestall Wood

Forest

9.05 km

Pilgrims Way

Highlight • Trail

What more can be said about pilgrims way.

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13.6 km

The Black Horse Inn

Highlight • Pub

Stayed here for a night on my way from London to Folkestone. Very bike friendly, great food for dinner and breakfast. Highly recommend.

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15.5 km

St Martin of Tours Church

Highlight • Religious Site

St Martin of Tours is a beautiful Grade I-listed church that was built in the 12th century. Additions were made to the church in the 13th and 15th centuries, with …

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15.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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