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About Rough Common

Rough Common lies along the A28 between Canterbury and the Kent coast, making it a handy waypoint for journeys to Herne Bay or Whitstable. Most visitors arrive via the M2 to A299 route from London, whilst locals use it as a residential base near Canterbury. With over 70 EV charging points in the wider Canterbury area, electric vehicle access is well-covered. The area retains traces of its original common land in the street patterns that still follow the old field boundaries.

Where is Rough Common on the map?

Rough Common is in England, at 51.291, 1.048 - about 13 km south-west of Eddington.

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19 chargers

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Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Rough Common. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.

Pub Crawl Golf: Rough Common9 holes, one ball

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What is the closest airport to Rough Common?

The closest airport to Rough Common is London Gatwick Airport, 108 km (about 1 h 16 min by car).

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