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Margate Harbour Arm – Margate Steps loop from Margate

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Margate Harbour Arm – Margate Steps loop from Margate

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Margate Harbour Arm – Margate Steps loop from Margate

01:09

4.52km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.25 km

Lido Sands Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Here you can admire some cool graffiti.

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1.86 km

Another Time by Antony Gormley (Margate)

Highlight • Structure

The statue in the sea is called 'Another Time', by Anthony Gormley. He will be resident in Margate until 2030. There are 100 such statues by Gormley all over the world.

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1.94 km

Margate Harbour Arm

Highlight • Viewpoint

Visit the bars and cafes on the harbour arm for some mid ride refreshments.
A little detour in the old town at Margate is also worth a visit.

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2.10 km

Margate Old Town Shops

Highlight • Restaurant

The old town is a great place to find vintage things, independent shops and quirky eateries.

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2.20 km

These curved steps are a great spot to stop and soak up the atmosphere of Margate main sands, especially at sunset. There are plenty of cafes and bars to get snacks to consume on the steps.

They form part of the Margate Flood & Coastal Protection Scheme. The design was inspired by artist Christopher Tipping who conceived them and deliver them with the team responsible for the scheme.

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4.08 km

Walpole Bay

Highlight • Natural

Low tide reveals a long sandy beach at Walpole Bay, with rock pools to explore, a tidal pool to swim in and a promenade to walk along. There is also a cafe if you are in need of refreshment.

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4.52 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.65 km

365 m

310 m

197 m

Surfaces

2.68 km

1.80 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 3 July

27°C

15°C

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Margate Harbour Arm – Margate Steps loop from Margate

Lido Sands Ruins

Another Time by Antony Gormley (Margate)

Margate Harbour Arm

Margate Old Town Shops

Margate Museum

Margate Steps

Walpole Bay

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