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Margate to Ramsgate - The Viking Trail
Visorando Member
9.26 mi
+315 ft
-236 ft
4h 30
Easy
Departure from Thanet (Kent)
Should we walk from Margate to Ramsgate or from Ramsgate to Margate? Whichever way you want to do this walk, it is one of the most popular hikes on the South Coast and a MUST-DO! Whilst Ramsgate is much prettier than Margate, the food is better in Margate … so it’s all about what you prefer! For the purpose of this walk, we will be doing the walk from Margate to Ramsgate.
Walpole Rocks bathing pool, Cliftonville
Association / Club / Walk leader
3.45 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Thanet (Kent)
Nice little wander along Queen's promenade past Walpole Bay Tidal Pool. The white cliffs bring a nice atmosphere. It is an ideal for a little swim and sunset.
From Botany Bay to Kingsgate Bay and Castle via Whiteness Tower
1.28 mi
+69 ft
-105 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Broadstairs and St Peters (Kent)
This Walk starts at the car park in front of The Botany Bay restaurant and goes along the Coastal path to visit Kingsgate Bay and Castle via Whiteness Tower. There is also the chance to walk down to Botany Bay to enjoy the white cliffs and rock formations. The first part of the walk is pushchair-friendly. Dogs are allowed.
From Dover Patrol War Memorial to Saint Margaret's Bay
1.65 mi
+351 ft
-351 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from St. Margaret's at Cliffe (Kent)
This short walk starts at Dover Patrol War Memorial car park and goes along the clifftop down to Saint Margaret's Bay. ⚠️At the bay, be careful about the tide timetable.
South Foreland Lighthouse, White Cliffs Channel Geopark Transmanche
4.27 mi
+981 ft
-991 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Guston (Kent)
From the National Trust Visitor Centre, enter the Channel Geopark Transmanche and walk along the clifftop enjoying views of the harbour, Dover castle, ferries, white cliffs until you reach the beautiful South Foreland Lighthouse. On the way back, take a detour to Lagdon Stairs and Bay before coming back to the start. This is an ideal walk as you wait for the ferry.
⚠️Check the tide to access Lagdon Stairs and Bay. Note the way down can be unsuitable for children, and is quite steep.
White Cliffs and views of the ferries, Channel Geopark Transmanche
0.89 mi
+184 ft
-180 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Guston (Kent)
From the National Trust Visitor Centre, enter the Channel Geopark Transmanche and walk along the clifftop enjoying views of the harbour, Dover castle, ferries, white cliffs. This is an ideal walk as you wait for the ferry.
White Cliffs and Lagdon Stairs and bay, Channel Geopark Transmanche
2.25 mi
+449 ft
-446 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Guston (Kent)
From the National Trust Visitor Centre, enter the Channel Geopark Transmanche and walk along the clifftop enjoying views of the harbour, Dover castle, ferries, white cliffs. On the way back, take a detour to Lagdon Stairs and Bay before coming back to the start. This is an ideal walk as you wait for the ferry.
⚠️Check the tide to access Lagdon Stairs and Bay. Note the way down can be unsuitable for children, and is quite steep.
Folkestone to Dover along the North Downs Way
8.79 mi
+1,483 ft
-1,575 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Folkestone (Kent)
This linear Kent walk follows the coast between Folkestone and Dover using the North Downs Way Natioanl Trail for much of the way. The vies especially at the Dover end of the walk area excellent. To return to the start use the regular train service that runs along the foot of the cliffs.
Faversham to Hollowshore circular route
4.25 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Faversham (Kent)
A small part of the Saxon Shore Way. A great walk along Faversham Creek to Hollowshore. Great pub, then a shorter walk back through farmland. Enjoy the beautiful desolation of the marshes, just you, the birds, and the breeze. Stop for a rest or bite to eat at the wonderful Shipwrights Arms, then either re-trace your steps or take the shorter walk back through Ham Farm.
The Swale & Oare, near Faversham
4.99 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Oare (Kent)
This Kent walk explores the marshes, creeks and tideways on the south side of the River Swale. On the far side of the water is the Isle of Sheppey and in season the area is an excellent place for watching birdlife.
The Wye Hills
10.02 mi
+932 ft
-915 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Wye with Hinxhill (Kent)
Hiking in nature alternating between undergrowth and meadows on hilly slopes in the middle of pastures and crops.
Stour Valley Rural
13.56 mi
+1,165 ft
-1,161 ft
7h 15
Moderate
Departure from Challock (Kent)
A rural route (avoiding habitation) around the Stour Valley. Starting through King's Wood and a little of the North Downs Way heading north, crossing the valley and picking up some of the Stour Valley Walk heading south before crossing the river again and heading back into the woods.
Cap Blanc-Nez as seen from Sangatte
5.87 mi
+689 ft
-659 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Sangatte (Pas-de-Calais)
Ideal for exploring the coastline and Cap Blanc-Nez!
Moderator’s note Route impassable (7), see reviews and route description at (6)
Wissant via Cap Blanc-Nez from Sangatte
12.42 mi
+1,020 ft
-994 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Sangatte (Pas-de-Calais)
A walk that will take you to Cap Blanc-Nez, rising to 124 m, and the picturesque village of Wissant.
The first part of the walk offers magnificent views of Cap Blanc-Nez and its cliffs. Once you’ve climbed the cape, the village of Wissant will come into view.
A superb little walk allowing you to discover the treasures of the Opal Coast.
Keep an eye on the tide times!
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