View of Dover Castle – Deal Castle loop from Folkestone West

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View of Dover Castle – Deal Castle loop from Folkestone West

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View of Dover Castle – Deal Castle loop from Folkestone West

03:57

60.5km

800m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 17.8 km for 208 m

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After 42.6 km for 209 m

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Start point

Train Station

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6.82 km

View of Folkestone and White Cliffs from NCN2

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great views over the Rigged chalk Cliff with easy access by bike or foot witt multiple tracks and points of interest.

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7.01 km

View of the White Cliffs of Dover from the Benches

Highlight • Natural Monument

A beautiful trail along the cliff tops close to Dover. You can enjoy views over the expanse of blue ocean, hugged by white chalk cliffs and green headland. On clear days, you should be able to spot France, too.

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8.24 km

View of the White Cliffs of Dover

Highlight • Viewpoint

@ Rowan:
This highlight is located west of the docks!

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16.3 km

View of Dover Castle

Highlight • Castle

View at Constables Gate from Constables Road.
You can also access the castle via Constables Gate. Bikes may be parked at the dontainer level.

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18.6 km

View of Dover Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

@Rombea your posted pictures were taken at the castle and not at all at the place of the highlight.

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30.4 km

Deal Castle

Highlight • Monument

Deal Castle is an artillery fort built by Henry VIII in Deal, Kent, between 1539 and 1540. It was part of the King's Device program to protect against invasions from …

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35.0 km

Climb From St Margaret's Bay to Kent Downs

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A great route heading towards Kingsdown, as it downhill all the way.

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49.1 km

National Cycle Network Route 2: Cliff-Top Section Between Aycliffe and Capel-le-Ferne

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A fantastic cliff-top section of National Cycle Network Route 2, running alongside the sea between Ayrcliffe and Capel-le-Ferne. Especially gorgeous at sunrise or sunset, depending on which direction you're heading!

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