Section 13 of 15, North Downs Way
UK 008.13
Chilham to Canterbury
7.1 miles (11.5 km).
Up and down
About 214 m of climbing and 250 m of descent; highest point 87 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Chilham.
- Station
- Chilham, 980 m from the start. Directions
- Bus stops
- Taylors Hill, 220 m from the start. DirectionsTaylors Hill, 260 m from the start. DirectionsFelborough Close, 390 m from the start. Directions
- Car parks
- Car park, 40 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 160 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 190 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Canterbury. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Stations
- Canterbury West, 560 m from the finish. DirectionsCanterbury East, 650 m from the finish. Directions
- Bus stops
- St Peter's Place, 250 m from the finish. DirectionsWestgate Towers, 330 m from the finish. DirectionsWestgate Towers, 360 m from the finish. Directions
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 50%, earth, rock and mud 46%.
About 46% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 kissing gate, 3 gates.
Where it's steep: the biggest climb gains about 55 m in a kilometre, 350 m in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.