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Broadstairs And St Peters

Kingsgate Bay and the Chalk Cliffs – Viking Bay, Broadstairs loop from North Foreland

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United Kingdom
England
South East England
Kent
Thanet
Broadstairs And St Peters

Kingsgate Bay and the Chalk Cliffs – Viking Bay, Broadstairs loop from North Foreland

Moderate

4.7

(10)

114

hikers

Kingsgate Bay and the Chalk Cliffs – Viking Bay, Broadstairs loop from North Foreland

02:35

9.53km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

457 m

The Botany Bay Hotel

Highlight • Restaurant

The Botany Bay Restaurant and Bar is perched atop the beautiful cliffs of Kingsgate, offering breathtaking views across the English Channel and the stunning surrounding beaches, with spectacular panoramic vistas.

Opening Hours

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2

523 m

Smugglers' Caves

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A Notorious Smuggler's Favorite Spot

Due to its proximity to mainland Europe and its remote, cave-riddled bays, smuggling was a livelihood and a vital economic activity for many people along …

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3

1.14 km

Captain Digby

Highlight • Restaurant

The Captain Digby, one of the most popular pub/restaurants in Thanet.

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4

1.16 km

Kingsgate Bay and the Chalk Cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

Fantastic view.

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5

1.86 km

Joss Bay

Highlight • Lake

Known as the best surfing beach in Thanet, beautiful Joss Bay even has its own surf school where you can hire boards and wet suits to take to the waves

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4.12 km

Stone Bay

Beach

7

4.82 km

Viking Bay, Broadstairs

Highlight • Settlement

Viking bay is a great way to chill out or take a dip in on a hot day

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8

4.91 km

Palace Cinema Broadstairs

Highlight • Structure

Discover this single-screen independent cinema located inside a beautiful old listed building in Broadstairs. This could be a nice option if you've been unlucky with the weather. Check out the cinema times here thepalacecinema.co.uk

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9

8.74 km

Neptune Tower

Highlight • Monument

From the pre-Christian world of antiquity, in addition to the Celtic legends in Europe, mainly the Roman and Greek ones with their numerous deities have been preserved in the collective …

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9.53 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.53 km

2.80 km

1.78 km

1.43 km

Surfaces

6.55 km

2.41 km

575 m

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Friday 6 November

11°C

9°C

37 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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