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Whitstable Castle and Gardens – Tankerton Beach Huts loop from Whitstable

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Whitstable Castle and Gardens – Tankerton Beach Huts loop from Whitstable

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Whitstable Castle and Gardens – Tankerton Beach Huts loop from Whitstable

04:18

16.8km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.33 km

Whitstable Castle and Gardens

Highlight • Castle

Originally called Takerton Towers, Whitstable Castle was built in the 1790s. Both the castle and its gardens are open to the public for free thanks to a community project and a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

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1.67 km

View of Tankerton Slopes and Beach Huts

Highlight • Viewpoint

Looking down onto Tankerton Beach over the Tankerton Slopes, a grassy area lined with sea facing benches and a great cafe. Look out for 'The Street' at low tide to …

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4.23 km

Whitstable to Herne Bay Coastal Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a flat out and back route. Also suitable for running.

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6.56 km

Hampton Pier and Beach Huts

Highlight • Beach

Especially great to come here for a refreshing beer at the Hampton inn

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8.48 km

Herne Bay Clock Tower

Highlight • Monument

The Clock Tower was built in 1837 and is believed to be one of the earliest examples of a free-standing clock tower in the UK. A symbol of Herne Bay …

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8.74 km

Herne Bay Pier

Highlight • Monument

Herne Bay Pier is packed with traditional seaside charm and has plenty of food stalls and entertainment. The pier you see today is actually the third to be built at …

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13.5 km

Tankerton Beach Huts

Highlight • Beach

A safe, family-friendly shingle beach with swimming, paddling, pretty painted beach huts and sloping grassy banks for picnics. At low tide the receding water exposes rock pools, perfect for discovering local sea-life.

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15.5 km

Tea Garden Café

Highlight • Cafe

16.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.84 km

7.37 km

903 m

693 m

Surfaces

12.4 km

2.29 km

1.46 km

357 m

320 m

Elevation

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Saturday 9 May

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Whitstable Castle and Gardens – Tankerton Beach Huts loop from Whitstable

Whitstable Castle and Gardens

View of Tankerton Slopes and Beach Huts

Whitstable to Herne Bay Coastal Path

Hampton Pier and Beach Huts

Herne Bay Clock Tower

Herne Bay Pier

Tankerton Beach Huts

Tea Garden Café

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