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South East England

Minnis Bay – Reculver Towers and Roman Fort loop from Birchington-on-Sea

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South East England

Minnis Bay – Reculver Towers and Roman Fort loop from Birchington-on-Sea

Hard

5.0

(1)

100

runners

Minnis Bay – Reculver Towers and Roman Fort loop from Birchington-on-Sea

01:51

17.2km

30m

Running

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

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.63 km

Minnis Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Minnis Bay is the perfect place for a relaxing day at the beach or leisurely stroll. A walk along the coast offers truly outstanding views out to the ocean and …

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2

1.98 km

Minnis Bay Mile Marker Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

Rather hidden due to lack of paint

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3

2.36 km

Sea Views Along the Northern Sea Wall

Highlight • Cycleway

Enjoy excellent ocean views as you make your way along the Northern Sea Wall near Birchington.

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4

3.64 km

View of Reculver Towers from the Marshes

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

5.62 km

Unmanned Level Crossing

Highlight • Bridge

Take great care here. Trains approach from both directions at very high speed.

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6

9.21 km

Reculver Towers and Roman Fort

Highlight • Monument

King Aethelberht I of Kent( c.590-616 AD) was the first king to convert to Christianity in 601 AD after the arrival of St Augustine and the Gregorian mission in 597 …

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7

9.93 km

Oyster Farm

Highlight • Structure

I was fascinated to see this area up close, from the maps I was interested to see what it was and how it fitted into the landscape.

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8

12.1 km

River Wantsum

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B

17.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.80 km

4.41 km

2.72 km

811 m

491 m

Surfaces

8.92 km

3.46 km

3.02 km

1.08 km

751 m

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Monday 1 June

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13°C

87 %

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