A BRISK WALK BY THE SEA: WESTGATE-ON-SEA TO HERNE BAY (LINEAR) - KENT

South Bank Group

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Overview

This is a moderate coastal walk - entirely flat - along the north Kent coast. It passes the dramatic landmark of Reculver. We follow the raised sea wall over remote flat marshland, a sea channel until the 12th century, along an unspoilt shingle beach which has interesting wildflowers (in summer) and seabirds. Fine views of distant shipping and windfarms, and ruins of the twin towers of Reculver Church. No drop out points.

Lunch: Picnic at Reculver (café and toilets nearby).

Train: London Victoria (Ramsgate Train) 8:40; Bromley South 08:57; Faversham 09:51; Arr 10:19 (Ramsgate train). Buy return to Westgate-on-Sea.

Saturday, 24 June 2023

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: TR 32405 69985
Nearest postcode:: CT8 8QY

Start time:: 10:30 am

Meet at Westgate-on-sea Railway Station [Map OS Landranger Map 179, Explorer Map 150] Train: London Victoria (Ramsgate Train) 8:40; Bromley South 08:57; Faversham 09:51; Arr 10:19 (Ramsgate train). Buy return to Westgate-on-Sea.

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TR 17844 68417
Nearest postcode:: CT6 5EW
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Estimated finish time:: 4:30 pm

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