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Kent: A Canterbury - Fordwich Loop

Walk in the footsteps of pilgrims

  • Start point: Christchurch Gate, Sun St, Canterbury, CT1 2HX
  • Route type: Circular
  • Distance: 9 km/5.5 miles – approx. 2.5hr
  • Route level: Easy

Canterbury’s position as one of England’s most historic cities is well known. Less well known but just as historic is the tiny town of Fordwich, just 3 miles from Canterbury and slap bang on the Stour River, the Stour Valley Way and the old pilgrim Way of St Augustine. Lovely St Mary’s Church, the miniature Town Hall and the town’s two pubs are some of the heritage gems of the town, all well worth exploring as part of this pleasant circular walk.

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Plaster tympanum of 1688, with the royal arms and the Ten Commandments. Painted above chancel arch.

Church of St Mary the Virgin, Fordwich - tympanum dated 1688

© Megan Mitchell

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