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Beresford Gap Coastal Path – Botany Bay Clifftop Path loop from Adisham

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Beresford Gap Coastal Path – Botany Bay Clifftop Path loop from Adisham

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Beresford Gap Coastal Path – Botany Bay Clifftop Path loop from Adisham

08:15

132km

1,050m

Cycling

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

Last updated: July 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 12.7 km for 101 m

After 31.3 km for 235 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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17.4 km

Cane Wood

Forest

31.4 km

Reculver Roman Fort

Archaeological Site

38.4 km

Beresford Gap Coastal Path

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

It's a great ride (and I have almost no sense of smell!). The path takes you most of the way from Whitstable around to Sandwich. Where you have to leave …

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41.9 km

Westgate Bay Coastal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

The cycle path leads along the shore past Westgate Bay and the iconic blue and yellow beach huts of Westgate-on-Sea. Around the headland cliffs to the west, the town's second …

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44.9 km

Margate Main Sands

Beach

45.9 km

Viewpoint

50.2 km

Botany Bay Clifftop Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This fabulous cliff top path is part of the Viking Coastal Trail. It offers wonderful views of Botany Bay, known for its white cliffs and beautiful chalk stacks. The path …

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51.2 km

Neptune's Tower

Ruins

55.2 km

Viking Bay

Beach

65.7 km

Pegwell Bay Country Park

Nature Reserve

68.4 km

Stonar Cut

Lake

70.9 km

Monk's Wall Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

72.3 km

River Stour

Lake

72.8 km

Sandwich Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

A quintessentially-English town, Sandwich has a fascinating history. The small town was once an important trade hub and part of the Cinque Ports network on the coast. The medieval buildings …

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80.0 km

Deal Seafront

Highlight • Cycleway

Best enjoyed early in the morning, Deal can offer some spectacular sunrises over the sea.

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101 km

National Cycle Network Route 2: Cliff-Top Section Between Aycliffe and Capel-le-Ferne

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A fantastic cliff-top section of National Cycle Network Route 2, running alongside the sea between Ayrcliffe and Capel-le-Ferne. Especially gorgeous at sunrise or sunset, depending on which direction you're heading!

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104 km

View of the White Cliffs of Dover

Highlight • Viewpoint

@ Rowan:
This highlight is located west of the docks!

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106 km

View of the White Cliffs of Dover from the Benches

Highlight • Natural Monument

A beautiful trail along the cliff tops close to Dover. You can enjoy views over the expanse of blue ocean, hugged by white chalk cliffs and green headland. On clear days, you should be able to spot France, too.

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117 km

Acrise Wood

Forest

132 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

56.0 km

55.4 km

14.7 km

2.63 km

2.28 km

1.07 km

170 m

Surfaces

110 km

15.6 km

5.45 km

1.31 km

161 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

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Weather

Saturday 8 August

28°C

15°C

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Beresford Gap Coastal Path – Botany Bay Clifftop Path loop from Adisham

Beresford Gap Coastal Path

Westgate Bay Coastal Path

Botany Bay Clifftop Path

Sandwich Town Centre

Deal Seafront

National Cycle Network Route 2: Cliff-Top Section Between Aycliffe and Capel-le-Ferne

View of the White Cliffs of Dover

View of the White Cliffs of Dover from the Benches

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