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Folkestone Harbour – Leas Coastal Park and Beach loop from Folkestone Central

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Folkestone Harbour – Leas Coastal Park and Beach loop from Folkestone Central

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Folkestone Harbour – Leas Coastal Park and Beach loop from Folkestone Central

03:04

11.9km

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 3, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 1.87 km for 128 m

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Train Station

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1.37 km

Old High Street, Creative Quarter, Folkestone

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

It winds its way up steeply, a squeaky-colored pleasure. Here you will find great little owner-managed shops, galleries and some places to stop for refreshments. A must for anyone visiting Folkestone!

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1.79 km

Folkestone Harbour

Highlight • Structure

Folkestone Harbour has experienced a time of great regeneration since 2014. Now a place to promenade, enjoy a cafe or take in the view, it was a busy ferry port until 2001.
The harbour was an important part of World War Two as it was here that 44000 people passed through during the evacuations of Dunkirk.

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1.93 km

Folkestone Harbour Swing Bridge

Highlight • Monument

2.57 km

The Boardwalk at Folkestone Seafront

Highlight • Cycleway

The Boardwalk at Folkestone Seafront is a striking feature constructed from reconditioned railway sleepers. It stretches 800 meters across the shingle beach, linking the Harbour Arm and Station with the Lower Leas Coastal Park. This pathway not only connects various parts of the seafront but also brings visitors closer to the water’s edge. Along the route, you’ll find public artworks from the Folkestone Triennial, such as AK Dolven’s suspended bell ‘Out of Tune’ and Lubaina Himid’s ‘Jelly Mould Pavilion’.

The Boardwalk is part of a larger regeneration project aimed at revitalizing the harbour area, making it a vibrant space with new restaurants, bars, cafes, and pathways. The use of old railway sleepers ties the new development to the harbour’s historical roots, while the landscaping and design ensure durability against the marine environment.

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