Library of Canterbury – Canterbury City Centre loop from Canterbury East

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Library of Canterbury – Canterbury City Centre loop from Canterbury East

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Library of Canterbury – Canterbury City Centre loop from Canterbury East

01:40

6.59km

20m

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 26, 2026

Waypoints

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Train Station

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380 m

Canterbury Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

One of the three royal castles of Kent, the motte is still visible as the mound in Dane John Gardens

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1.05 km

Library of Canterbury

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Very nice old town, lots of small shops.

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4.85 km

Former millrace on the River Stour

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There is nothing to say further of this river, excepting as to the Mills situated on it in and about this city, which are now but few, in number only …

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4.88 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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5.29 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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5.32 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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5.58 km

16th-century houses

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Some old houses from the 1500s. e.g. the "Sun Hotel", built in 1503, made famous by Charles Dickens on his journey through Kent. At that time it was called "The little Inn"

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