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Deal Pier – South Foreland Lighthouse loop from Deal

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Deal Pier – South Foreland Lighthouse loop from Deal

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4.7

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Deal Pier – South Foreland Lighthouse loop from Deal

01:32

23.7km

150m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 210 m

After 11.7 km for 74 m

After 11.9 km for 165 m

After 12.2 km for 74 m

After 23.5 km for 210 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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816 m

Deal Pier

Highlight • Structure

Deal Pier is an important local landmark that offers excellent views of the Deal Sea and features a glass-walled cafe/restaurant at the end. It is internationally recognized as a fishing …

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2.56 km

Ancient Highway: Deal to Sandwich

Highlight • Historical Site

This is the Ancient Highway connecting two of the Cinque ports.

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3.48 km

Walmer Castle

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Walmer Castle is an artillery fort originally built by Henry VIII in Walmer, Kent, between 1539 and 1540. It was part of the King's Device program to protect against invasions …

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6.23 km

Climb From St Margaret's Bay to Kent Downs

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A great route heading towards Kingsdown, as it downhill all the way.

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12.0 km

South Foreland Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Starting in 1635 as a couple of iron braziers to hold fires, this site has been used to protect sailors from Goodwin Sands for nearly 400 years. As one of …

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15.0 km

View of Deal Coast and Cliffs

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

From the port city Deal, it's nice on the promenade towards cliffs. Who has climbed the long mountain, enjoys a magnificent view of the coast.

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22.2 km

Hut 55 Bikes & Coffee

Highlight • Cycleway

Small coffee shop and bike rental shop - nice outdoor area to sit in the sun with plenty of space for bike parking. Also have free dog biscuits if you’re walking past with a furry friend.

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22.5 km

Deal Castle

Highlight • Monument

Deal Castle is an artillery fort built by Henry VIII in Deal, Kent, between 1539 and 1540. It was part of the King's Device program to protect against invasions from …

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23.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

5.69 km

4.13 km

2.09 km

757 m

402 m

104 m

Surfaces

21.1 km

1.29 km

579 m

481 m

183 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 25 June

32°C

22°C

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Deal Pier – South Foreland Lighthouse loop from Deal

Deal Pier

Ancient Highway: Deal to Sandwich

Walmer Castle

Climb From St Margaret's Bay to Kent Downs

South Foreland Lighthouse

View of Deal Coast and Cliffs

Hut 55 Bikes & Coffee

Deal Castle

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