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Bearsted

Thurnham Castle Ruins – View of Kent Downs loop from Bearsted

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United Kingdom
England
South East England
Kent
Maidstone
Bearsted

Thurnham Castle Ruins – View of Kent Downs loop from Bearsted

Moderate

5.0

(2)

11

hikers

Thurnham Castle Ruins – View of Kent Downs loop from Bearsted

02:54

10.4km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.65 km

Oast House in Kent Downs

Highlight • Structure

straight forward walk.

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2

4.55 km

Godards Castle

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3

4.61 km

Thurnham Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The ruins of Thurnham Castle are a wonderful place to explore. Whilst the remains of the low stone walls are much overgrown, you can really step back in time here. …

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4

4.88 km

View of Kent Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice views of the surrounding area and a nice family walking spot.

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5

4.98 km

6

5.51 km

Abstract Wooden Sculptures

Highlight • Structure

7

6.49 km

View of the Yellow Flower Field

Highlight • Natural

Beware of the nettles

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B

10.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.61 km

2.44 km

2.09 km

640 m

558 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.76 km

2.59 km

1.71 km

1.09 km

1.06 km

209 m

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Thursday 15 October

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