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8 mile full day walk from Fordwich

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Overview

8 miles circular historical walk from Fordwich to Broad Oak via Barton Mill. Bring a packed lunch and be prepared for a feast of historical information about Fordwich, Canterbury and the Broad Oak Valley.

Sunday, 20 July 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TR 18059 59790
Nearest postcode:
CT2 0DB
what3words:
splash.fluctuate.consonant
Start time:
10:00 am

Meet outside Fordwich Town Hall. Parking in Marlowe Meadows and Bretts Road. Buses 6 & 8 go through Sturry. Also trains to Sturry Station, with a 5 minute walk down Fordwich Road to the meeting point.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE