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View of Folkestone loop from Elham

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View of Folkestone loop from Elham

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5.0

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View of Folkestone loop from Elham

02:30

37.1km

510m

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: May 10, 2026

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.20 km

Pillars Wood

Forest

12.0 km

View of Capel-le-Ferne and Dover

Highlight • Viewpoint

Heavily developed landscape with rail lines shops and houses

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12.5 km

View of Folkestone

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view of Folkstone

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12.5 km

Sustrans Route 1 Signpost With View of Folkestone and Dover

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Sustrans Route 1 signpost with great views

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13.7 km

The Battle of Britain Memorial, Capel-le-Ferne

Highlight • Historical Site

A unique tribute to the men of the RAF who defeated the Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain in 1940. The clifftop memorial, replica Spitfire and Hurricane and Christopher Foxley-Norris Memorial Wall provide a calm place of reflection and pilgrimage.
whitecliffscountry.org.uk/things-to-do/history-and-heritage/battle-of-britain-memorial

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15.1 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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15.3 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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24.9 km

North Court Wood

Forest

37.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.9 km

1.65 km

1.33 km

1.16 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.7 km

16.1 km

979 m

410 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

23°C

15°C

0 %

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View of Folkestone loop from Elham

View of Capel-le-Ferne and Dover

View of Folkestone

Sustrans Route 1 Signpost With View of Folkestone and Dover

The Battle of Britain Memorial, Capel-le-Ferne

View of Folkestone and White Cliffs from NCN2

View of the White Cliffs of Dover from the Benches

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