Canterbury City walk: a first exploration

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3.95 mi
131 ft
01h16
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This is a walk offered by ESL as the first exploration of the beautiful town of Canterbury.

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Difficulty level: Medium (53/100)

Length: 3.95 mi

Duration: 01h16


Total ascent: 131 ft

Maximal slope: 1.9 %

Average slope: 0.5 %

Net ascent: 13.1 ft

Total descent: 118 ft

Roads and subsoil

Paved roads: 3.86 mi (98 %)

Cobblestones: 0 ft (0 %)

Scenery

Car free roads: 0 ft (0 %)

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Natural area

Urban area

Water rich area

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        Start and end of the route

        Closest address to start: Canterbury West Railway Station, Station Road West, CT2 8AN Canterbury, UK
        Closest address to end: Taxi Rank 3 Spaces, Station Road East, CT1 2RB Canterbury, UK

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        Places of interest

        1. Canterbury West railway station

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          Canterbury West railway station is a Grade II listed railway station, and the busier of the two …
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        2. St. Dunstan's

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          St. Dunstan's is an Anglican church in Canterbury, Kent, at the junction of London Road and …
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        3. Westgate

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          The Westgate is a medieval gatehouse in Canterbury, Kent, England. This 60-foot high western gate …
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        4. Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr

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          The Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr of Eastbridge was founded in the 12th century in Canterbury, …
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        5. Beaney House of Art and Knowledge

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          The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge is the central museum, library and art gallery of the city …
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        6. Diocese of Canterbury

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          The Diocese of Canterbury is a Church of England diocese covering eastern Kent which was founded …
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        7. Canterbury Roman Museum

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          The Canterbury Roman Museum in Canterbury, Kent, houses a Roman pavement which is a scheduled …
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        8. St. Paul's Church

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          St. Paul's Church
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        9. Canterbury Cathedral

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          Canterbury Cathedral in Canterbury, Kent, is one of the oldest and most famous Christian …
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        10. St Augustine's Abbey

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          St Augustine's Abbey was a Benedictine monastery in Canterbury, Kent, England. The abbey was …
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        11. Canterbury-St Martin's hoard

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          The Canterbury-St Martin's hoard is a coin-hoard found in the 19th century at Canterbury, Kent …
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        12. Canterbury College

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          Canterbury College was established in 1947 and has grown to be one of the largest Further and …
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        13. St Martin's Church

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          The Church of St Martin is an ancient Church of England parish church in Canterbury, England, …
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        14. St Martin's Mill

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          St Martin's Mill was built in 1817 by John Adams. It was working until 1890 and was converted into …
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        15. Canterbury Christ Church University

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          Canterbury Christ Church University is a public university located in Canterbury, Kent, England. …
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        16. Canterbury Christ Church University

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          Canterbury Christ Church University
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        17. St. Gregory's Church

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          St. Gregory's Church
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        18. The King's School

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          The King's School is a 13–18 mixed, independent, day and boarding school in Canterbury, Kent, …
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        19. Old Synagogue

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          The Old Synagogue in Canterbury is considered to be the best example of an Egyptian Revival …
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        20. Blackfriars

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          Blackfriars, Canterbury was a friary of the Dominican Order in Kent, England. Founded in 1237 it …
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        21. Canterbury Heritage Museum

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          The Canterbury Heritage Museum was a museum in Stour Street, Canterbury, South East England, …
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        22. Royal Museum & Art Gallery

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          Royal Museum & Art Gallery
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        23. Fine Art Gallery

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          Fine Art Gallery
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        24. Dane John Gardens

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          Dane John Gardens
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        25. Canterbury East railway station

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          Canterbury East railway station is on the Dover branch of the Chatham Main Line in England, and is …
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        26. Canterbury Castle

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          Canterbury Castle is a Norman Castle in Canterbury, Kent, England . It is a five-minute walk from …
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        Canterbury West railway station
        St. Dunstan's
        Westgate
        Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr
        Beaney House of Art and Knowledge
        Diocese of Canterbury
        Canterbury Roman Museum
        St. Paul's Church
        Canterbury Cathedral
        St Augustine's Abbey
        Canterbury-St Martin's hoard
        Canterbury College
        St Martin's Church
        St Martin's Mill
        Canterbury Christ Church University
        Canterbury Christ Church University
        St. Gregory's Church
        The King's School
        Old Synagogue
        Blackfriars
        Canterbury Heritage Museum
        Royal Museum & Art Gallery
        Fine Art Gallery
        Dane John Gardens
        Canterbury East railway station
        Canterbury Castle
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