Wantsum Walk
Reculver Country Park, Kent, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Reculver Country Park, Kent, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 18.7 mi (30.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 325 ft (99 m)
- Est. Time
- 6 hr 10 min
- High point
- 121 ft (37 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Reculver Roman Fort 9.3 mi (15 km) from start
- Historic site: Reculver Towers 9.3 mi (15 km) from start
- Campsite: St Nicholas Camping Site 14.9 mi (24 km) from start
- Shelter 17.3 mi (27.9 km) from start
- Shelter 17.6 mi (28.3 km) from start
- Shelter 17.6 mi (28.4 km) from start
- Shelter 17.8 mi (28.6 km) from start
- Shelter 17.9 mi (28.8 km) from start
- Shelter 18.7 mi (30 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Wantsum Walk
How long is Wantsum Walk?
Wantsum Walk is 18.7 mi (30.1 km) long. Most people take about 6 hr 10 min. It climbs 325 ft (99 m) in total, up to a high point of 121 ft (37 m).
How hard is Wantsum Walk?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Wantsum Walk?
Parking at the start. 14 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Wantsum Walk?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead, 17.5 mi (28.2 km).
Is Wantsum Walk shaded?
Mostly exposed (22% under trees).
What can you do on Wantsum Walk?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Wantsum Walk?
Food, 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: The Co-operative Food, 0.9 mi (1.5 km).
Is this a good week for Wantsum Walk?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- NCN National Route 116 Kent · Moderate · 19.4 mi (31.2 km)
- NCN National Route 1 Dover to Canterbury Kent · Moderate · 32.4 mi (52.2 km)
- North Downs Way Kent · Moderate · 7.8 mi (12.5 km)
- Canterbury Inner Ring Walk Kent · Easy · 3.5 mi (5.7 km)
- NCN National Route 1 Kent · Easy · 1.5 mi (2.3 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap