Follow the Old Walls Round Sandwich

Walks, England, Kent, Dover
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Follow the Old Walls Round Sandwich

Sandwich, Kent

by mtormey

  • 1hr 30m / 3.3km
  • 13

Sandwich is full of history and stories to uncover. This awesome route follows the former medieval walls all the way around the town.

  • Water feature
  • Public toilets
  • Refreshments
  • Public transport
  • History
  • Child friendly

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  1. Welcome to Sandwich! This circular walk begins at the train station & ends in the town centre.

    Step 1: Welcome to Sandwich! This circular walk begins at the train station & ends in the town centre.

  2. There's so much to see! When you're ready, let's head out. Just outside the station, turn left to follow the pavement along the fence.

    Step 2: There's so much to see! When you're ready, let's head out. Just outside the station, turn left to follow the pavement along the fence.

  3. Keep going all the way till you reach New Street.

    Step 3: Keep going all the way till you reach New Street.

  4. Step 4: Turn right following the pavement.

  5. After a short stretch, look out for the entrance to the town wall walk, up a couple of steps and marked with this sign.

    Step 5: After a short stretch, look out for the entrance to the town wall walk, up a couple of steps and marked with this sign.

  6. Step 6: Sandwich used to be on the coast, and it has a remarkable history of violent raids and invasions. In 1385, it was decided the town should be fortified and it was entirely walled.

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