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Canterbury Christmas Walk, Kent

Canterbury Christmas Walk

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A Christmas walk through Canterbury from Canterbury Christmas Market, Whitefriars Square, past St. George's Street & High Street Festive Shopping, The King's Mile Independent Boutiques, Buttermarket & Canterbury Cathedral View and St. Peter's Street & Riverside Walk, to Best Lane & Orange Street Arcades.

Along the way

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Canterbury Christmas Market, Whitefriars SquareBegin your festive adventure at the heart of Canterbury's Christmas celebrations.
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St. George's Street & High Street Festive ShoppingWander along Canterbury's main shopping thoroughfares, adorned with twinkling Christmas lights and decorations.
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The King's Mile Independent BoutiquesStep into the charming King's Mile, a labyrinth of historic lanes and hidden courtyards.
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Buttermarket & Canterbury Cathedral ViewArrive at the historic Buttermarket, where you can admire the magnificent Canterbury Cathedral, often beautifully lit for the season.
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St. Peter's Street & Riverside WalkContinue along St.
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Best Lane & Orange Street ArcadesExplore the quaint lanes of Best Lane and Orange Street, home to more independent shops and charming arcades.

The route

Distance2.1 km
Walking≈ 29 min
Running≈ 13 min
Climb↑ 10 m
RouteCircular

A 2.1 km circular route from Canterbury to walk, run or cycle, with 10 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 10 m in total

Before you go

StartCanterbury Christmas Market, Whitefriars Square, Whitefriars Square, Canterbury CT1 2TFOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started

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