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3About Charing
Charing lies on the A20 between Maidstone and Ashford, easily reached via M20 Junction 8. This ancient market town sits along the historic Pilgrims' Way, surrounded by Kent's characteristic hop gardens and chalk downs. Popular routes include quick trips to Ashford for rail links and longer drives to Canterbury following medieval pathways. The village boasts a 13th-century church containing a remarkable wooden effigy of an archbishop, carved from a single oak trunk.
Where is Charing on the map?
Charing is in England, at 51.211, 0.795 - about 6 km south of The Valley, Kent.
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- Rutherford Road, Ashford180 kW
- Monument Way, Ashford160 kW
- 405 Hythe Road, Ashford150 kW
- Canterbury Road, Ashford50 kW
- Fougeres Way, Ashford50 kW
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What is the closest airport to Charing?
The closest airport to Charing is London Gatwick Airport, 89 km (about 1 h 6 min by car). Other airports nearby: London City Airport.