Royal Military Canal Path

E Sussex, Kent

43 km / 27 miles

The Royal Military Canal Path mainly follows a canal-side path, which fringes the northern edge of Romney Marsh and which was built in the early 19th century as a defence against a possible invasion by Napoleon. The Canal is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a SSSI. In addition to its historical and archaeological interest it is a valuable wetland habitat for a variety of species of flora and fauna. Links are made with the Saxon Shore Way at Appledore and West Hythe providing options for a circular route between these two places.

Details:

Path Type:	Paths Marked on OS mapping
Waymark:	Reeds and canal
Attributes:	Easy Canal Heritage Industrial History Military
Start:	TQ888134 - Pett Level, E Sussex
Finish:	TR188349 - Seabrook, Kent
Web Sites:	Royal Military Canal Path theromneymarsh.net - Royal Military Canal Explore Kent - Royal Military Canal Path Walking Britain - Royal Military Canal: Cliff End to Seabrook Royal Military Canal - Tim Bertuchi Annierak - Royal Military Canal Path [blog] Royal Military Canal [YouTube video]

Publications, Badges and Certificates:

Leaflet	Royal Military Canal walks pack (Romney Marsh Countryside Project )
Leaflet	Royal Military Canal walks pack (White Cliffs Countryside Partnership )
Certificate	Explore Kent Walk Challenge Certificate (Explore Kent )

Maps:

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