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South East England

Sandgate Castle – Seabrook Beach loop from Folkestone West

Bike touring routes & trails

South East England

Sandgate Castle – Seabrook Beach loop from Folkestone West

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4.0

(2)

39

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Sandgate Castle – Seabrook Beach loop from Folkestone West

02:11

36.8km

90m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 103 m for 69 m

After 7.03 km for 214 m

After 36.6 km for 56 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.77 km

Sandgate Castle

Highlight • Monument

Sandgate Castle is an artillery fort originally constructed by Henry VIII in Sandgate in Kent, between 1539 and 1540. It formed part of the King's Device programme to protect England …

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2

3.64 km

Seabrook Beach

Highlight • Beach

The beach along this coastline stretches for miles and is fantastic for paddling, swimming and sunbathing. This section is just at the end of the Royal Military Canal, between Hythe …

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3

6.31 km

Green Alley

Highlight • Trail

4

11.3 km

Unit Number One

Highlight • Rest Area

Industrial unit come pub. Serving drinks from the local Hop Fuzz Brewery as well as some wines, ciders, bottled lagers and soft drinks.

Food is available but is run separately …

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5

15.4 km

The Fisherman & Strummer Pub

Highlight • Rest Area

Great bike friendly pub with good food, vegan options, gluten free menu, local ciders and beer. Near NC2

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6

30.7 km

Hythe Seafront Promenade (Marine Parade)

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

Nice shortcut to avoid the traffic, can be very busy with people walking etc, so don't expect to go fast.

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7

31.0 km

Beachside Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great little place for coffee and breakfast or a snack.

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B

36.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.5 km

9.39 km

4.58 km

4.21 km

937 m

154 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.2 km

6.04 km

4.29 km

1.11 km

163 m

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