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Oyster Bay Trail Coastal Path – Reculver Towers and Roman Fort loop from Chestfield & Swalecliffe

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Oyster Bay Trail Coastal Path – Reculver Towers and Roman Fort loop from Chestfield & Swalecliffe

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Oyster Bay Trail Coastal Path – Reculver Towers and Roman Fort loop from Chestfield & Swalecliffe

05:43

22.2km

110m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.18 km

Whitstable to Herne Bay Coastal Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a flat out and back route. Also suitable for running.

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9.11 km

Oyster Bay Trail Coastal Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a wonderful section of coastal walking along the shared-use Oyster Bay Trail between Reculver & Bishopstone. The walking surface is good and flat and there are sensastional views the whole way along.

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10.1 km

View of Reculver Towers and Seafront

Highlight • Beach

The imposing twin towers of the medieval church at Reculver dominate the skyline

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10.8 km

Reculver Towers and Roman Fort

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King Aethelberht I of Kent( c.590-616 AD) was the first king to convert to Christianity in 601 AD after the arrival of St Augustine and the Gregorian mission in 597 …

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11.1 km

Reculver Towers

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Said to be haunted by 7 babies who were buried alive.

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13.0 km

Beach

16.8 km

Herne Bay Clock Tower

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The Clock Tower was built in 1837 and is believed to be one of the earliest examples of a free-standing clock tower in the UK. A symbol of Herne Bay …

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17.0 km

Herne Bay Pier

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Herne Bay Pier is packed with traditional seaside charm and has plenty of food stalls and entertainment. The pier you see today is actually the third to be built at …

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18.7 km

Hampton Pier and Beach Huts

Highlight • Beach

Especially great to come here for a refreshing beer at the Hampton inn

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22.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

8.98 km

1.25 km

402 m

149 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

4.66 km

2.30 km

2.03 km

149 m

Elevation

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Saturday 4 July

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17°C

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Oyster Bay Trail Coastal Path – Reculver Towers and Roman Fort loop from Chestfield & Swalecliffe

Whitstable to Herne Bay Coastal Path

Oyster Bay Trail Coastal Path

View of Reculver Towers and Seafront

Reculver Towers and Roman Fort

Reculver Towers

Herne Bay Clock Tower

Herne Bay Pier

Hampton Pier and Beach Huts

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