Thurnham Castle Ruins – Hollingbourne Manor loop from Penenden Heath

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Thurnham Castle Ruins – Hollingbourne Manor loop from Penenden Heath

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Thurnham Castle Ruins – Hollingbourne Manor loop from Penenden Heath

06:08

22.5km

340m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 7, 2026

Tips

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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954 m

Pope's Wood

Forest

2.98 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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5.25 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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6.56 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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9.04 km

Daisy Field View in Kent Downs

Highlight • Natural

11.2 km

London Wood

Forest

12.9 km

View of the North Downs from Hollingbourne

Highlight • Viewpoint

The North Downs Way runs for 153 miles (246 km) from Farnham in Surrey to the Port of Dover in Kent. There are fantastic views of the Downs from up here above Hollingbourne.

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14.1 km

Ramblers and Cyclists Rest Stop

Highlight • Cycleway

Right on the junction of NDW with 3 picnic benches & water Tap

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14.3 km

Hollingbourne Manor

Highlight • Historical Site

Hollingbourne Manor was built during the Elizabethan era. It was custom for manor houses to be constructed in the shape of a letter 'E' in honour of the Queen, but …

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15.8 km