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South East England

View of Folkestone – Folkestone Harbour loop from Hawkinge

Bike touring routes & trails

South East England

View of Folkestone – Folkestone Harbour loop from Hawkinge

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View of Folkestone – Folkestone Harbour loop from Hawkinge

01:56

29.9km

340m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 25, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.27 km

View of Capel-le-Ferne and Dover

Highlight • Viewpoint

Heavily developed landscape with rail lines shops and houses

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2

2.80 km

View of Folkestone

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view of Folkstone

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3

2.82 km

Sustrans Route 1 Signpost With View of Folkestone and Dover

Highlight • Monument

Sustrans Route 1 signpost with great views

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4

6.95 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 …

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5

9.74 km

Sandgate Castle

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Sandgate Castle is an artillery fort originally constructed by Henry VIII in Sandgate in Kent, between 1539 and 1540. It formed part of the King's Device programme to protect England …

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6

11.6 km

Seabrook Beach

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The beach along this coastline stretches for miles and is fantastic for paddling, swimming and sunbathing. This section is just at the end of the Royal Military Canal, between Hythe …

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7

13.9 km

Hythe Seafront Promenade (Marine Parade)

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

Nice shortcut to avoid the traffic, can be very busy with people walking etc, so don't expect to go fast.

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8

17.8 km

Saltwood Castle

Highlight • Castle

Great views of Saltwood Castle.

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20.1 km

Thorn Wood

Forest

B

29.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

6.54 km

4.09 km

2.08 km

998 m

138 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.0 km

6.50 km

209 m

121 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 15 July

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