Margate Main Sands offers a 200m sandy beach with a promenade, tidal pool, and seasonal children’s play area (Easter to September). Close to the High Street, Old Town, and Turner Contemporary, it features a café, seafood stall, and nearby amusements.

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Best Hikes to Margate Main Sands

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1. Viking Bay – Kingsgate Bay and the Chalk Cliffs loop from Ramsgate

28.6km

07:35

280m

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

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2. Botany Bay Chalk Cliffs – Palm Bay Beach loop from Kingsgate

13.2km

03:27

90m

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

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3. Palm Bay Beach – Margate Steps loop from Margate

7.23km

01:51

30m

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

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Elevation 10 m

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Location: Kent, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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Margate Main Sands

1. Viking Bay – Kingsgate Bay and the Chalk Cliffs loop from Ramsgate

2. Botany Bay Chalk Cliffs – Palm Bay Beach loop from Kingsgate

3. Palm Bay Beach – Margate Steps loop from Margate

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