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South East England

Lower Leas Coastal Park – Folkestone Harbour loop from Hythe

Road cycling routes

South East England

Lower Leas Coastal Park – Folkestone Harbour loop from Hythe

Moderate

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(21)

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Lower Leas Coastal Park – Folkestone Harbour loop from Hythe

00:57

16.4km

30m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.26 km for 132 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.96 km

Mr Whippet's Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Recommend the Ceremonial grade organic matcha

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2

5.87 km

Lower Leas Coastal Park

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

The Lower Leas Coastal Park is home to the largest free adventure play area in the South East.

It also boasts an amphitheatre which hosts theatre and musical performances during the warmer months, and is right next to the beach.

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3

8.19 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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4

12.7 km

Esplanade Café

Highlight • Restaurant

Great place to stop once you get to the parade. I had a very tasty burger and coffee here to refuel after the ride from Dover

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5

15.1 km

Coffee Stop

Highlight • Cafe

Best flat white in area 👍

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6

15.1 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

15.5 km

Seafront Restaurant in Hythe

Highlight • Restaurant

Good place to eat outside and plenty of room for a bike

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B

16.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.91 km

3.36 km

2.79 km

1.40 km

1.09 km

826 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

3.18 km

1.97 km

598 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 24 May

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15°C

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