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South East England

Sandwich Quay – Deal Castle loop from Folkestone Central

Road cycling routes

South East England

Sandwich Quay – Deal Castle loop from Folkestone Central

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Sandwich Quay – Deal Castle loop from Folkestone Central

04:39

105km

830m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 13, 2026

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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9.70 km

Willow Wood

Forest

2

48.1 km

Richborough Roman Fort and Amphitheatre

Highlight • Settlement

A small gravel road leads you to the entrance of the Roman fort. The settlement was formed in 43AD and was known as Portus Ritupis. It was also the start …

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3

50.5 km

Sandwich Quay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Some interesting looking boats, especially the old American navy boat as pictured.

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4

51.2 km

Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Along the Ancient Highway the wind can be either a curse or a blessing. Try to chose your route so that the wind will be behind you.

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5

59.6 km

Deal Castle

Highlight • Monument

Deal Castle is an artillery fort built by Henry VIII in Deal, Kent, between 1539 and 1540. It was part of the King's Device program to protect against invasions from …

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6

62.5 km

Walmer Castle and Gardens

Highlight • Castle

Walmer Castle is a fort that was built between 1539-40 on the orders of Henry III. Over the years, the castle transformed into a stately-home with stunning gardens for the …

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7

72.0 km

View of Dover Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

@Rombea your posted pictures were taken at the castle and not at all at the place of the highlight.

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8

72.7 km

View of Dover Harbour from Kent Downs

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Always a hard effort

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74.6 km

Fort Burgoyne

Fort

10

75.4 km

View of Dover Castle Through the Trees

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the left you see the castle and Ramsgate and on the right you see France.

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96.6 km

Limekiln Plantation

Forest

B

105 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

85.6 km

6.96 km

6.17 km

5.49 km

199 m

120 m

Surfaces

95.3 km

8.95 km

299 m

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Monday 13 July

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