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Leas Coastal Park and Beach – Folkestone Lighthouse loop from Folkestone Central

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Leas Coastal Park and Beach – Folkestone Lighthouse loop from Folkestone Central

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Leas Coastal Park and Beach – Folkestone Lighthouse loop from Folkestone Central

01:34

5.96km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 4.03 km for 46 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.80 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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2.48 km

Jelly Mould Pavilion by Lubaina Himid

Highlight • Beach

2.70 km

The Boardwalk at Folkestone Seafront

Highlight • Cycleway

The Boardwalk at Folkestone Seafront is a striking feature constructed from reconditioned railway sleepers. It stretches 800 meters across the shingle beach, linking the Harbour Arm and Station with the …

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3.31 km

Folkestone Harbour Lighthouse and Folkestran Art Installation

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.39 km

Folkestone Lighthouse

Highlight • Historical Site

Opened in 1904, it still functions as a lighthouse but now has a pub/champagne bar inside.

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3.59 km

Folkestone Harbour Arm

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.64 km

Another Time XVIII by Antony Gormley (Loading Bay)

Highlight • Monument

4.33 km

Old High Street, Creative Quarter, Folkestone

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

It winds its way up steeply, a squeaky-colored pleasure. Here you will find great little owner-managed shops, galleries and some places to stop for refreshments. A must for anyone visiting Folkestone!

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5.96 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.87 km

495 m

301 m

211 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.04 km

1.06 km

1.04 km

760 m

Elevation

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Saturday 22 August

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Comments

June 9, 2024,England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Entdecken: Welcome England! - Willkommen im Süden der Insel - Hallo #Folkstone 🏡 (Folkestone, Kent, United Kingdom)

Welcome to England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 - Welcome to the island... Day 1 - Exploring the colorful port town 🛟 Folkstone...

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Leas Coastal Park and Beach – Folkestone Lighthouse loop from Folkestone Central

Leas Coastal Park and Beach

Jelly Mould Pavilion by Lubaina Himid

The Boardwalk at Folkestone Seafront

Folkestone Harbour Lighthouse and Folkestran Art Installation

Folkestone Lighthouse

Folkestone Harbour Arm

Another Time XVIII by Antony Gormley (Loading Bay)

Old High Street, Creative Quarter, Folkestone

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