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The exact route the Olympic torch will take through Kent on its way to London has been revealed.

The flame will spend longer in the county than any other in the UK, passing through 37 towns and villages. It will arrive on July 17 and leave around four days later.

Among the places the torch will visit are Canterbury Cathedral, the Channel Tunnel and the Turner Contemporary Gallery in Margate.

People will be able to line the route to cheer as it makes its way to the capital in time for the opening ceremony just over a week later.

The Olympic torch will spend four days in Kent this summer

There will also be two evening celebration stops in Dover (July 18) and Maidstone (July 19) as well as lunchtime stops at two Kent locations, eight photo stops and two breakfast stops.

The Olympic flame will be carried across the UK by 8,000 torchbearers - each with a story of personal achievement or contribution to their community.

Julia Chilcott, from Allington, was selected for her commitment to foster caring.

The 55-year-old said: "I was nominated because I have been fostering for more than 25 years. I wanted to give something back and I have always worked with children so this was the perfect opportunity. I have fostered more than 80 children over the years. It's an honour to have been picked and I'm very excited."

Olympic torchbearers Julie Chilcott and Melwyn Moore

Fellow torchbearer Melwyn Moore, a 47-year-old detective sergeant for Kent Police from Fant, has run 21 London Marathons over the last 21 consecutive years.

He said: "I'm chuffed to bits. It's a really great opportunity and it all about the involvement."

Meanwhile, Dover Channel swimmer Sam Jones will carry the torch through Upstreet, near Canterbury.

Her first attempt across the Channel was unsuccessful, but she battled against the odds to make a second attempt in 2008, which she completed in 16 hours 34 minutes.

The 70-day Olympic torch relay will start at Land's End on the morning of May 19, 2012.

On leaving Land's End, the Olympic flame will travel an estimated 8,000 miles around the UK, giving thousands of communities and individuals the chance to watch.

Sandra Matthews-Marsh, chief executive at Visit Kent, said: "We are delighted that so many of the county's iconic attractions will be showcased in the long route being taken by the torch through Kent.

"2012 is a marvellous opportunity for Kent and the torch procession will be a truly memorable occasion not only for local residents but for all the visitors who are planning to join us for our celebrations."