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Sandgate Castle – The Zig Zag Path loop from Folkestone Central

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United Kingdom
England
South East England
Kent
Shepway
Folkestone

Sandgate Castle – The Zig Zag Path loop from Folkestone Central

Easy

30

hikers

Sandgate Castle – The Zig Zag Path loop from Folkestone Central

01:50

6.93km

60m

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: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

1.41 km

Poppy Memorial Fence Overlooking the Sea

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It is simply incredibly beautiful here!

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3.41 km

Sandgate Castle

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Sandgate Castle is an artillery fort originally constructed by Henry VIII in Sandgate in Kent, between 1539 and 1540. It formed part of the King's Device programme to protect England …

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3.68 km

Sandgate Castle

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4

5.45 km

The Zig Zag Path

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The most attractive connection of the Leas to the beach is this small path, which winds downwards in hairpin bends. There are stone benches, tunnels, passageways, grottos - all beautifully …

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5.51 km

The Leas Bandstand

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At the top of the Leas you will find this very beautiful music pavilion. It is still occasionally used for concerts

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6.93 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.04 km

912 m

508 m

410 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.69 km

2.31 km

767 m

101 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 27 June

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