Tolsford Hill Trig Point – Lympne Hill loop from Folkestone Central

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Tolsford Hill Trig Point – Lympne Hill loop from Folkestone Central

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Tolsford Hill Trig Point – Lympne Hill loop from Folkestone Central

02:18

36.8km

370m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 23.4 km for 94 m

After 31.1 km for 194 m

After 35.5 km for 103 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

3.74 km

View of Folkestone from Crete Road West

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful lane flowing across the downs, A great point to stop for a lunch break and soak in the views over Folkstone.

Tip by

4.66 km

View of Folkestone and the Coast from Kent Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views for miles out across all of Folkestone, Hythe and beyond.

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9.81 km

Henry's Wood

Forest

10.5 km

Tolsford Hill Trig Point

Highlight • Climb

Good climb just above Hythe and Folkstone. Trig point at the top to stop for a breather and take a photo.

Tip by

11.2 km

Tolsford Hill

Highlight • Climb

Big climb up from the A20, but worth it for the views and the lovely track across the side of the hill.

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11.6 km

Tolsford Plantation

Forest

23.3 km

Lympne Hill

Highlight • Trail

Hill Climb - rare in these parts!

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23.4 km

Unit 7 Café & Bar

Highlight • Pub

Great beer

Tip by

26.7 km

Steam Train Mural

Highlight • Monument

28.3 km

Seafront views from the promenade

Highlight • Viewpoint

Grab a drink and soak up the views

Tip by

36.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.3 km

6.13 km

5.49 km

3.41 km

2.08 km

1.25 km

120 m

Surfaces

21.7 km

7.19 km

5.29 km

913 m

827 m

812 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

14°C

6°C

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Tolsford Hill Trig Point – Lympne Hill loop from Folkestone Central

View of Folkestone from Crete Road West

View of Folkestone and the Coast from Kent Downs

Tolsford Hill Trig Point

Tolsford Hill

Lympne Hill

Unit 7 Café & Bar

Steam Train Mural

Seafront views from the promenade

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