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Leas Coastal Park and Beach – Folkestone Harbour loop from Sandgate

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South East England

Leas Coastal Park and Beach – Folkestone Harbour loop from Sandgate

Moderate

4.5

(17)

240

hikers

Leas Coastal Park and Beach – Folkestone Harbour loop from Sandgate

02:19

9.15km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 4.96 km for 46 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.57 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

2.66 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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3

3.63 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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4

4.24 km

Folkestone Harbour Lighthouse and Folkestran Art Installation

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

4.33 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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6

4.52 km

Folkestone Harbour Arm

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

5.52 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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8

6.66 km

Mermaid Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

9.15 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.03 km

2.68 km

2.30 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.47 km

1.95 km

1.49 km

824 m

368 m

< 100 m

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Comments

March 30, 2024,Sandgate and Folkestone Loop (Almost)

Along the seafront and around the harbour. First time in Folkestone, loved it.

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