Canterbury City Centre – Canterbury Cathedral loop from Canterbury

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Canterbury City Centre – Canterbury Cathedral loop from Canterbury

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Canterbury City Centre – Canterbury Cathedral loop from Canterbury

01:46

6.90km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Canterbury Cathedral, St Augustine's Abbey, and St Martin's Church WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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687 m

St. Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Church

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The Catholic Church of St. Thomas of Canterbury is a beautiful parish church built in the Gothic Revival style between 1874 and 1875. The church is located on the corner …

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694 m

Burgate Street

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Street containing quirky shops and cafes

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1.28 km

Great Stour at the Old Weavers' House

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The ducking stool was used as a tool to determine if someone was a witch. Between 17th - 19th century they were commonly used throughout England and Scotland.

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2.07 km

Abbot's Mill

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Humans and nature in harmony - a beautiful project that should be realized everywhere

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2.51 km

Canterbury City Centre

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Canterbury is a historic city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is home to the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, the senior bishop and principal leader of the …

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2.56 km

Library of Canterbury

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Very nice old town, lots of small shops.

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3.49 km

Canterbury Cathedral Cloisters

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The former chapter house in the cloister of this former Benedictine monastery is particularly impressive.

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3.49 km

Canterbury Cathedral

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Canterbury Cathedral is the most famous Christian structure in England. Founded in 597, the cathedral was rebuilt between 1070 and 1077 and then largely rebuilt again in the Gothic style …

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6.90 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.81 km

2.58 km

771 m

631 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.21 km

2.39 km

178 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

17°C

11°C

58 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

May 5, 2025,🇬🇧🚐🌊🏰 GB-England - Kent: Canterbury ~ schöne typisch englische Innenstadt

Our first destination after a thankfully quiet ferry ride to Dover was Canterbury.
During our last stay, we only made a quick stop in the city and were eager to stroll through it again.
I don't remember if parking prices were this high before Brexit (in London and Edinburgh, yes, but in the smaller towns, I can't remember... 🤔), but …

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July 18, 2024,Durchs mittelalterliche Canterbury

A short detour on the way home: Canterbury is a beautiful old episcopal city and has its origins in Roman times. It is particularly famous for its imposing and venerable cathedral, which dates back to the 11th century. This is the seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury and thus the centre of the Anglican Church.

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May 4, 2026,UK, England: Canterbury

Some old houses from the 1500s!

St. Martin's is the oldest church in the English-speaking world and is referred to as the mother church of Canterbury Cathedral. Part of the original building was from before the year 410.

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