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West Kent Walking Group

We are the West Kent Walking Group. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
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  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

A superb linear walk following the English Coastal Path along the cliffs from Dover to Folkestone. 

Saturday, 6 July 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
18.5km / 11.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

This is a highly scenic coastal walk with fine sea views throughout. It introduces you to some of the quainter sides of Folkestone, a town which, like many south coast seaside towns, is undergoing something of a renaissance.

The walk will finish at Folkestone Harbour where we will enjoy the beach/harbour/cafes etc.. 

There are 2 railway stations in Folkestone (Central and West) and either can be used to return to Dover. They are on the same line and trains take around 15 mins to get to Dover. If you are parking at Folkestone and getting the train to Dover for the start, then trains leave on the hour and quarter past the hour.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • No car needed
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
TR 31359 41476
Nearest postcode:
CT17 9SB
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Start time:
10:30 am

Meet outside Dover Priory Railway Station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TR 22199 36229
Nearest postcode:
CT20 2QN
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Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm

Folkstone Central

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking