Sandwich, Royal St George's, Stour Valley Walk and Richborough Castle

Three Walks in One, Centered Around an Historic Cinque Port

In the Middle Ages, the town of Sandwich was one of England's most flourishing ports. One of the original Cinque Ports, it stood at the southern end of the Wantsum Channel, the navigable channel that separated the Isle of Thanet from the mainland. Today, it is one of the most complete medieval towns in the country. This walk comprises three distinct parts: from Sandwich to the sea across the Royal St George's Golf Club links; out to the Roman fort of Richborough Castle; and exploring the historic town itself.

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Start Point

Sandwich

Grid Ref: TR 33326 58200

Total Distance

8.3 miles (13.4 km)

Total Climbing

16 metres

Estimated Time

4 hours

Difficulty Grade

Easy

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The Walk Report

Starting at The Quay on the River Stour, the route heads across Sandwich Bay dunes and the Royal St George's Golf Club links before returning via the Stour Valley Walk past the town's 14th-century ramparts and Gazen Salts Nature Reserve.

The northern leg heads toward Richborough Castle (Roman Rutupiae), featuring 25-foot stone walls and the base of an enormous triumphal arch built in AD 43. The tour concludes through Sandwich's historic medieval streets, passing The King's Arms, Sandwich Guildhall, St Clements Church, and Fisher Gate (built in 1384).

Acknowledgment: Text derived from the Out and Out Series; Discovering the Countryside on Foot. Pictures courtesy of Wikipedia.

Sandwich, Royal St George's, Stour Valley Walk and Richborough Castle

Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)

The Walk Report

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