Discover Canterbury: historic pilgrim city with unique character

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3.72 mi
102 ft
01h11
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Last verified: 27 May 2025

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Canterbury is a southern English city located approximately 90 kilometers eastsoutheast of the English capital London. Canterbury has been an important city for the Catholic faith in England for centuries and the Archbishop of Canterbury is therefore the primate of the Church of England. Partly because of this, Canterbury has been able to develop a very beautiful historic center that is still very well preserved to this day. The many wooden houses and narrow streets ensure that an enchanting character is created and sights such as Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury Castle and Christchurch Gate will ensure that a day trip to this fairy-tale city will not be forgotten!

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Difficulty level: Medium (57/100)

Length: 3.72 mi

Duration: 01h11


Total ascent: 102 ft

Maximal slope: 1.5 %

Average slope: 0 %

Net ascent: 0 ft

Total descent: 102 ft

Roads and subsoil

Paved roads: 3.61 mi (97 %)

Cobblestones: 2,389 ft (12 %)

Scenery

Car free roads: 51.1 ft (0 %)

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Urban area

Water rich area

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        Start and end of the route

        Closest address to start and end: St. Stephen's Court, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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        Places of interest

        1. Marlowe Theatre

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          It was briefly closed in March 2009 for redevelopment, reopening in a brand new building on 4 …
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        2. 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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        3. 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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        4. 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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        5. Old Palace

          0 · Structure
          The Old Palace, also referred to as the Archbishop's Palace, is a historic building situated …
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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. Trinity Chapel

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          Trinity Chapel at the east end of Canterbury Cathedral forms part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. …
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        8. Canterbury Cathedral

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

          0 · School
          St Augustine’s College in Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom, was located within the precincts of St …
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        10. St Augustine's Abbey

          0 · Abbey
          St Augustine's Abbey was a Benedictine monastery in Canterbury, Kent, England. The abbey was …
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        11. St Thomas of Canterbury Church

          0 · Church
          St Thomas of Canterbury Church is a Roman Catholic Parish church in Canterbury, Kent, England. It …
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        12. Canterbury Roman Museum

          0 · Museum
          The Canterbury Roman Museum in Canterbury, Kent, houses a Roman pavement which is a scheduled …
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        13. Canterbury Heritage Museum

          0 · Museum
          The Canterbury Heritage Museum was a museum in Stour Street, Canterbury, South East England, …
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        14. Great Stour river

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          E.S.L. Taalreizen
        15. Canterbury

          0 · Kathedraal
          E.S.L. Taalreizen
        16. St Mildred's Church

          0 · Church
          The Church of Saint Mildred is an Anglo-Saxon stone church in Canterbury probably dating from the …
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        17. Canterbury Castle

          0 · Castle
          Canterbury Castle is a Norman Castle in Canterbury, Kent, England . It is a five-minute walk from …
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        18. 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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        19. 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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        20. The Weavers

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          E.S.L. Taalreizen
        21. The Old Weavers

          0 · Punto de interés
          coro Zambrano
        22. Marlowe Memorial

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          The Marlowe Memorial is a statue and four statuettes erected in memory of the playwright and poet …
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        23. Kent Museum of Freemasonry

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          The Kent Museum of Freemasonry, is a museum in St Peters Place, Canterbury, Kent with a rare …
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        24. Westgate

          0 · Entrance
          The Westgate is a medieval gatehouse in Canterbury, Kent, England. This 60-foot high western gate …
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        25. Canterbury city walls

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          Canterbury city walls are a sequence of defensive walls built around the city of Canterbury in …
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        26. Canterbury Westgate Towers

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          E.S.L. Taalreizen
        27. Canterbury West railway station

          0 · Trainstation
          Canterbury West railway station is a Grade II listed railway station, and the busier of the two …
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        Marlowe Theatre
        Blackfriars
        Old Synagogue
        The King's School
        Old Palace
        Diocese of Canterbury
        Trinity Chapel
        Canterbury Cathedral
        St Augustine's College
        St Augustine's Abbey
        St Thomas of Canterbury Church
        Canterbury Roman Museum
        Canterbury Heritage Museum
        Great Stour river
        Canterbury
        St Mildred's Church
        Canterbury Castle
        Beaney House of Art and Knowledge
        Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr
        The Weavers
        The Old Weavers
        Marlowe Memorial
        Kent Museum of Freemasonry
        Westgate
        Canterbury city walls
        Canterbury Westgate Towers
        Canterbury West railway station
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