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South East England

Folkestone Harbour – Leas Coastal Park and Beach loop from Folkestone Central

Hiking trails & Routes

South East England

Folkestone Harbour – Leas Coastal Park and Beach loop from Folkestone Central

Moderate

4.5

(15)

200

hikers

Folkestone Harbour – Leas Coastal Park and Beach loop from Folkestone Central

03:01

11.7km

60m

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: July 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 1.89 km for 128 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.37 km

Old High Street, Creative Quarter, Folkestone

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

It winds its way up steeply, a squeaky-colored pleasure. Here you will find great little owner-managed shops, galleries and some places to stop for refreshments. A must for anyone visiting Folkestone!

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2

1.61 km

Harbour Fountains

Highlight • Structure

3

1.81 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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4

1.95 km

Folkestone Harbour Swing Bridge

Highlight • Monument

5

2.58 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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6

2.80 km

Jelly Mould Pavilion by Lubaina Himid

Highlight • Beach

7

3.49 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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8

8.54 km

Mermaid Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

11.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.24 km

3.30 km

2.24 km

545 m

342 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.49 km

2.56 km

1.76 km

1.18 km

707 m

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Friday 10 July

26°C

16°C

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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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