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Whitstable Harbour – Whitstable Bay Beach loop from Chestfield & Swalecliffe

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Whitstable Harbour – Whitstable Bay Beach loop from Chestfield & Swalecliffe

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Whitstable Harbour – Whitstable Bay Beach loop from Chestfield & Swalecliffe

03:58

15.5km

50m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.46 km

View of Tankerton Slopes and Beach Huts

Highlight • Viewpoint

Looking down onto Tankerton Beach over the Tankerton Slopes, a grassy area lined with sea facing benches and a great cafe. Look out for 'The Street' at low tide to …

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3.20 km

Whitstable Harbour

Highlight • Structure

There is a lovely little market at Whitstable Harbour. It has expanded enormously over the years and now has some really excellent, trendy restaurants as well as arts and crafts …

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4.20 km

The Forge Fish and Chips & Oyster Shack

Highlight • Cafe

Located right on Whitstable's beautiful seafront promenade, The Forge is so popular with locals that a long queue often snakes around the corner. Far from being your average restaurant, The …

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4.30 km

This superb section takes you along the shoreline of Whitstable Bay to the town of Whitstable. Expect sweeping views of Seasalter and the bay, with its golden sands and turquoise waters, and plenty of birdlife.

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6.87 km

Peter Cushing's House

Highlight • Historical Site

Peter Cushing, iconic actor, famed for his acting roles in Star Wars, Dracula, Dr Who and Frankenstein (to name but a few) lived here during his retirement.

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7.20 km

The Old Neptune

Highlight • Pub

9.14 km

Seasalter Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely sweeping views of Seasalter and and Whitstable bay

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15.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.31 km

3.35 km

2.31 km

1.90 km

1.64 km

Surfaces

8.44 km

3.23 km

2.03 km

959 m

491 m

318 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 3 July

29°C

14°C

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Whitstable Harbour – Whitstable Bay Beach loop from Chestfield & Swalecliffe

View of Tankerton Slopes and Beach Huts

Tea Garden Café

Whitstable Harbour

The Forge Fish and Chips & Oyster Shack

Whitstable Bay Beach

Peter Cushing's House

The Old Neptune

Seasalter Beach

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