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Royal Military Canal – Lympne Hill loop from Hythe

Hard

7

runners

Royal Military Canal – Lympne Hill loop from Hythe

01:42

16.5km

10m

Running

Hard run. 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: August 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

221 m

Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway

Highlight • Structure

Great railway to spend the day hopping on and off the train at various stations and exploring the surroundings. The trains do have coaches for luggage and push bikes, space is limited for said items though.

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2

1.86 km

Sound Mirror by the Royal Military Canal

Highlight • Historical Site

3

3.37 km

Royal Military Canal

Highlight • Structure

4

3.40 km

Lympne Hill

Highlight • Trail

Hill Climb - rare in these parts!

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5

3.53 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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6

3.56 km

Great pit stop for a drink and bite to eat

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7

3.65 km

Unit 7 Café & Bar

Highlight • Pub

Great beer

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8

9.10 km

Ship Inn

Highlight • Pub

B

16.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.94 km

5.55 km

1.16 km

892 m

469 m

438 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.78 km

4.59 km

3.07 km

888 m

124 m

< 100 m

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Friday 16 October

13°C

7°C

52 %

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