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Shepherdswell With Coldred

View of Dover Castle – Sandwich Quay loop from Shepherdswell

Road cycling routes

South East England

Shepherdswell With Coldred

View of Dover Castle – Sandwich Quay loop from Shepherdswell

Moderate

4.9

(13)

164

riders

View of Dover Castle – Sandwich Quay loop from Shepherdswell

02:09

51.0km

360m

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: March 23, 2026

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

12.5 km

View of Dover Castle Through the Trees

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

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2

13.7 km

View of Dover Harbour from Kent Downs

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Always a hard effort

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3

15.2 km

View of Dover Castle

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

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4

19.3 km

Path Through Fields in Kent Downs National Landscape

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This recommended route between Kingsdown, Walmer and Deal is perfect for cyclists of all ages and abilities, walkers and the less able.

Great stone beaches, seascape and castle views are …

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5

24.8 km

Walmer Castle and Gardens

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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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6

29.2 km

Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club

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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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7

36.0 km

Sandwich Quay

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

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8

48.8 km

View of the Countryside Lane

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A very quiet little lane with great views, wonderful on a clear day

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51.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.3 km

6.68 km

4.05 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.4 km

1.61 km

< 100 m

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Tuesday 19 May

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11°C

19 %

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