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Magnificent sea-side ride! Far enough from cars, just a bit of a climb and exposed to wind, but well worth the view!

The old harbour is being infilled and reclaimed as part of Dover Docks regeneration. See photo's

On the left you see the castle and Ramsgate and on the right you see France.

From here you have a beautiful view of the gate.

@Rombea your posted pictures were taken at the castle and not at all at the place of the highlight.

Deal Castle is an artillery fort built by Henry VIII in Deal, Kent, between 1539 and 1540. It was part of the King's Device program to protect against invasions from France and the Holy Roman Empire, and defended the strategically important Downs anchorage off the English coast. Consisting of a keep with six inner and outer bastions, the water-surrounded stone castle covered 0.85 acres (0.34 ha) and had sixty-six firing positions for artillery. During the Second English Civil War of 1648-49, Deal was captured by pro-Royalist rebels and was only recaptured by Parliamentary forces after several months of fighting. Although still armed, Deal was adapted by Sir John Norris and Lord Carrington during the 18th and 19th centuries to form a more suitable private home for the captain of the castle, which was now an honorary title.

Hut 55 is a coffee house based in a beach hut on Deal beach, Kent. It offers takeaway meals, picnics and bike rental. You can relax on a sun lounger with a fresh coffee and a piece of homemade cake while enjoying the uninterrupted sea views. Hut 55 is on the National Route One cycle path, so you can hire adult and children's bikes by the hour, day or week to explore the Kent coast with a delicious picnic.

Walmer Castle is an artillery fort originally built by Henry VIII in Walmer, Kent, between 1539 and 1540. It was part of the King's Device program to protect against invasions from France and the Holy Roman Empire, defending the strategically important Downs anchorage off the English coast. Walmer Castle later became the official residence of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports and was gradually transformed from a military fortress into a private residence. Inside the castle there are new areas to explore, opening to the public for the first time in 2024. Discover the Lord Warden's private chambers and see where the Queen Mother stayed during her visits. The grounds include the Queen Mother's Garden, designed by Penelope Hobhouse as a 95th birthday present for Elizabeth in 1997.