It winds its way up steeply, a squeaky-colored pleasure. Here you will find great little owner-managed shops, galleries and some places to stop for refreshments. A must for anyone visiting Folkestone!

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5.38 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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7.99 km

View of Folkestone

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great view over all of Folkestone!

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8.58 km

Battle of Britain Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The Battle of Britain Memorial is a national memorial to the men who fought in the Battle of Britain between 10th July and 31st October, 1940. The site is a …

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9.64 km

The Cliff Top Café

Highlight • Viewpoint

Come here when weather is clear and sunny. Great as a starter place or finishing point. Though expect a wait if you order food.

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11.2 km

Abbot's Cliff Walk

Highlight • Structure

Great loop walk from Folkestone

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11.5 km

Abbot's Cliff Sound Mirror

Highlight • Monument

These sound or noise mirrors (sound mirrors) were created in the late 1920s, i.e. the time between the two world wars. Although they make the passing hiker think of a …

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12.3 km

Saxon Shore Way Coastal Cliffs

Highlight • Climb

The Saxon Shore Way skirts along the coast of Kent from Hastings to Gravesend. The 153 mile (246km) follows Roman coastline of Kent and so takes in the Saxon Shore forts, built to protect Roman Britain from Saxon pirates.

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14.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.99 km

3.98 km

3.91 km

470 m

371 m

334 m

Surfaces

4.65 km

3.84 km

2.17 km

1.37 km

1.10 km

595 m

334 m

Elevation

Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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