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South East England

Folkestone Harbour – Leas Coastal Park and Beach loop from Folkestone

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South East England

Folkestone Harbour – Leas Coastal Park and Beach loop from Folkestone

Moderate

152

runners

Folkestone Harbour – Leas Coastal Park and Beach loop from Folkestone

01:07

10.2km

70m

Running

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

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 1.38 km for 46 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.37 km

Folkestone Harbour Swing Bridge

Highlight • Monument

2

1.51 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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3

2.09 km

Leas Lift Funicular Railway

Highlight • Rest Area

A funicular railway running from the cliffs to the beach, powered by water and gravity. Built in 1885, currently out of commission but hoped to be active again in 2025. …

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4

2.55 km

Mermaid Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

5.44 km

Mr Whippet's Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Recommend the Ceremonial grade organic matcha

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6

5.80 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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7

7.70 km

Leas Coastal Park and Beach

Highlight • Beach

From Lea's Gardens, take the zigzag path down to the pebble beaches! Everything blooms wonderfully here in summer

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8

7.79 km

Lower Leas Coastal Park

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Lots of little paths either through the flowered gardens or along the beach

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B

10.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.69 km

2.26 km

1.90 km

1.87 km

1.04 km

268 m

121 m

Surfaces

3.87 km

2.93 km

2.24 km

1.08 km

< 100 m

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