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The best walks and hikes around Shepway

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Walks and hikes around Shepway offer a diverse landscape that captures the essence of Kent's natural beauty. This region presents a remarkable mix of coastal charm and inland wonders, with forests covering nearly a quarter of the area. Hiking enthusiasts can explore a network of trails that wind through thriving woodlands, revealing hidden gems and scenic viewpoints along the way.

Last updated: November 11, 2025

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1. Folkestone to Dover loop on the Saxon Shore Way

28.3km

07:44

440m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Lympne Castle & Howletts & Port Lympne Wildlife Reserve loop — Kent Downs

3.73km

01:06

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. RSPB Dungeness loop from Lydd-on-Sea

13.6km

03:25

10m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate

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4. Hawkinge to Peene Quarry loop — Kent Downs

8.72km

02:19

90m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Lyminge to Tolsford Hill loop via St Marys & St Ethelburga Church — Kent Downs

10.9km

03:01

180m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Rhodes Minnis to Cobbs Hill loop — Kent Downs

9.85km

02:42

150m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Stelling Minnis to Spong Woods loop via St Mary the Virgin Church — Kent Downs

17.5km

04:42

220m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Elham to Stelling Minnis Windmill via Elhampark Wood — Kent Downs

11.2km

03:00

130m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Folkestone Harbour – Abbot's Cliff Walk loop from Folkestone

19.8km

05:37

410m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. View of Lympne Castle loop from Lympne

5.54km

01:35

130m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes around Shepway

1. Folkestone to Dover loop on the Saxon Shore Way

2. Lympne Castle & Howletts & Port Lympne Wildlife Reserve loop — Kent Downs

3. RSPB Dungeness loop from Lydd-on-Sea

4. Hawkinge to Peene Quarry loop — Kent Downs

5. Lyminge to Tolsford Hill loop via St Marys & St Ethelburga Church — Kent Downs

6. Rhodes Minnis to Cobbs Hill loop — Kent Downs

7. Stelling Minnis to Spong Woods loop via St Mary the Virgin Church — Kent Downs

8. Elham to Stelling Minnis Windmill via Elhampark Wood — Kent Downs

9. Folkestone Harbour – Abbot's Cliff Walk loop from Folkestone

10. View of Lympne Castle loop from Lympne

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