Canterbury: Westgate Gardens and the cathedral
Through the medieval Westgate and the riverside gardens to Canterbury Cathedral.
- Distance
- 2.7 km
- Ascent
- 10 m
- Time
- 0.5–1 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 22 m
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About this walk
Canterbury: Westgate Gardens and the cathedral is an easy 2.7 km circular walk with 10 m of ascent, taking 0.5 to 1 hours. It starts at Canterbury West station (grid reference TR 145 583). The start can be reached by public transport.
Canterbury is one of England's great pilgrim cities. From Canterbury West station, the walk passes through the Westgate, the largest surviving medieval city gate in England, into Westgate Gardens beside the River Stour.
It continues through the old city to Canterbury Cathedral, part of a World Heritage Site and the mother church of the Church of England (entry charge to the precincts).
Route
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1
The Westgate
Walk through the Westgate into Westgate Gardens.
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2
The cathedral
Cross the old city to the cathedral, and loop back to the station.
Summit
On the way
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Canterbury CastleCastle · 500 m from the route
Questions about this walk
- How long does Canterbury: Westgate Gardens and the cathedral take?
- Most walkers take 0.5–1 hours for the 2.7 km route, which has 10 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Canterbury West station (grid reference TR 145 583). Park and ride and city-centre car parks (charge).
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Trains to Canterbury West. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Flat pavements and garden paths.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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