GPS Cycle and Walking Routes

Detling Hill

3 miles (5 km)

This walk climbs to Detling Hill, just to the east of the village of Detling in Kent. The hill is located in the Kent Downs area of the North Downs and provides fine views over the surrounding countryside from the summit.
You can start the walk from Detling village and follow the North Downs Way east to Gorse Farm before picking up other paths to take you to the hill top which stands at a height of 200 m (660 ft). It's only about a one mile walk from the village and a fairly easy climb so suitable for most abilites.
After taking in the fine views over the Low Weald, the route then descends to Thurnham Castle. Here you'll find the remains of  a 12th-century flint-built castle constructed by Robert of Thurnham in the reign of Henry II.
The route then proceeds to the village of Thurnham where you can enjoy refreshments at the cafe before retracing your steps back to Detling.

Detling Hill OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Detling Hill Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Photos

Detling Hill

View south from Detling Hill, part of the North Downs in Kent, looking out across the Low Weald.

On Detling Hill - geograph.org.uk - 6793

On Detling Hill. Ranks of Tully tubes show the transition between arable land, there was still stubble underfoot, and woodland. A flat topped hill on the North Downs.

Pill Box, Detling Hill

Pill Box, Detling Hill

Thurnham Castle 02

Thurnham Castle 02

GPS Files

GPX File

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Memory Map Route

Detling Hill.mmo (On Desktop:Right Click>'Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold >Share>Save to Files)