Royal Military Canal
Walk information
Stretching for 28 miles (45 km) between Seabrook in Kent and
Cliff End in East Sussex, the Royal Military Canal is the third
largest man-made defensive structure in Britain.
The canal was built
to protect England from the possible invasion of Napoleon's troops,
with construction of the canal beginning in 1804.
Today, the canal is a great place to walk and enjoy the
surrounding scenery and wildlife.
The variety of wildlife attracted to the area has led to
sections of the canal being designated as a Site of Special
Scientific Interest, and a Site of Nature Conservation
Interest.
Find out more about the Royal Military
Canal, the area around it, and recommended shorter walks along
the trail.
The following Ordnance Survey Explorer maps cover this
route:
125, 138
These can be purchased from the Explore Kent shop.
Explore Kent Challenge
Attempt the Explore Kent
Challenge by walking this route and receive
a prestigious Explore Kent certificate!
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