Chilham and the Stour Valley Circular

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Overview

We will start in the beautiful village of Chilham, passing Chilham castle before going on to the Stour valley. Later we will pass Godmersham house, previously owned by Jane Austen’s brother Edward. Bring a drink and snack for midway stop. Cafes and pubs in Chilham at the end. Finish about 1.30-2pm.

Sunday, 11 January 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 10.9km / 6.8mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Terrain: Footpaths through woods and meadows. Likely to be muddy in places and includes some stiles and short hills.

Features

Toilets available
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: TR 06658 53595
Nearest postcode:: CT4 8BZ
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Meet in the large free carpark at the bottom of Taylor’s hill. Toilets available. Chilham carpark, Taylor’s hill. Nearest Post Code: CT48BZ/ w3w:childcare/brick/bribing.

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