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Adisham Water Tower – St Martin's Church, Canterbury loop from Shepherdswell

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Shepherdswell With Coldred

Adisham Water Tower – St Martin's Church, Canterbury loop from Shepherdswell

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Adisham Water Tower – St Martin's Church, Canterbury loop from Shepherdswell

02:47

43.7km

460m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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: June 10, 2026

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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162 m

Shepherdswell

Highlight • Settlement

Shepherdswell is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of Shepherdswell with Coldred, in the Dover

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2.41 km

Church of St Nicholas, Barfreston

Highlight • Religious Site

The Norman Church of St Nicholas in Barfreston dates from about 1180 and is one of the most important examples of late 12th century church architecture in Europe. Located in the county of Kent, this church has an impressive array of finely detailed carvings.

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3.05 km

Soles Down Plantation

Forest

10.3 km

Woodland Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Good quality road, mostly quiet, sometimes narrow.

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12.1 km

Adisham Water Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

The Adisham Water Tower, located in the parish of Adisham, Kent, is a Grade II listed building dating from 1903. Built in an Edwardian Italianate Revival style, the tower is rectangular in shape and constructed of red brick and terracotta. It has an iron water tank on top, with decorative features including banded pilasters, open arcades with round arches and a deep cornice with decorative iron railings. The tower was originally built for the Margate Corporation District Waterworks and is a striking example of functional architecture combined with aesthetic detailing.

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19.8 km

St Martin's Church, Canterbury

Highlight • Religious Site

St. Martin’s Church in Canterbury is the oldest church in the English-speaking world that is still in use. This historic church, located just outside the city centre, dates back to before 597 AD and was originally the private chapel of Queen Bertha of Kent. The church contains many Roman building materials, including bricks and tiles, which have been reused in the structure. St. Martin’s is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with Canterbury Cathedral and St. Augustine’s Abbey. The church has a rich history and remains an active place of worship and community.

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21.1 km

Pilgrims Way from Patrixbourne to Canterbury

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Narrow, quiet road along which the Via Francigena runs.

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34.2 km

Red Telephone Box Book Exchange

Highlight • Structure

Reuse of outdated infrastructure

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39.9 km

The Field Certificated Site

Highlight • Rest Area

The Field Certificated Site at Coldred, near Dover, is a small and quiet site, ideal for campers looking for a simple and natural environment. Part of the Camping and Caravanning Club, the site can accommodate up to five caravans or motorhomes and ten tents. Facilities are basic, with toilets available but no showers. Electric hook-ups are available for campers. The site is set in picturesque surroundings, perfect for walking and exploring the Kent countryside.

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43.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.7 km

3.17 km

2.01 km

917 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.7 km

2.03 km

1.97 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Thursday 11 June

21°C

13°C

23 %

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Adisham Water Tower – St Martin's Church, Canterbury loop from Shepherdswell

Shepherdswell

Church of St Nicholas, Barfreston

Woodland Lane

Adisham Water Tower

St Martin's Church, Canterbury

Pilgrims Way from Patrixbourne to Canterbury

Red Telephone Box Book Exchange

The Field Certificated Site

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