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View of Lympne Castle – Royal Military Canal loop from Folkestone and Hythe District

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South East England

View of Lympne Castle – Royal Military Canal loop from Folkestone and Hythe District

Easy

4.4

(8)

22

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View of Lympne Castle – Royal Military Canal loop from Folkestone and Hythe District

01:55

7.64km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

1

2.19 km

Gravel Path Along Royal Military Canal

Highlight • River

The Royal Military Canal is a canal of approximately 22 miles between Seabrook near Folkestone and Cliff End near Hastings, following the old cliff line bordering the Romney Marsh wetland …

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2

3.47 km

View of Giraffes at Port Lympne Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

Walking across the bottom of port lympe you can sometimes see the giraffes

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3

3.91 km

View of Lympne Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

A medieval castle dating from the 14th century, Lympne Castle was a historic residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury. It isn't usually open to the public but is available to …

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4

4.31 km

West Hythe Sluice Gate on the Royal Military Canal

Highlight • River

This is the third sluice gate on the Royal Military Canal to the east of Hythe. There aren't a huge number of bridges or crossings of any type along the …

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5

5.09 km

Royal Military Canal

Highlight • Structure

6

5.20 km

Unit Number One

Highlight • Rest Area

Industrial unit come pub. Serving drinks from the local Hop Fuzz Brewery as well as some wines, ciders, bottled lagers and soft drinks.

Food is available but is run separately …

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7

5.22 km

Unit 1 Riverside Bar & Kitchen

Highlight • Cafe

Great pit stop for a drink and bite to eat

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8

5.31 km

Unit 7 Café & Bar

Highlight • Pub

Great beer

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B

7.64 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.93 km

1.89 km

1.09 km

653 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.49 km

1.82 km

1.05 km

148 m

138 m

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Tuesday 6 October

18°C

8°C

92 %

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