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Reculver Towers and Roman Fort – Reculver Sea Wall Coastal Path loop from Westgate-on-Sea

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Reculver Towers and Roman Fort – Reculver Sea Wall Coastal Path loop from Westgate-on-Sea

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Reculver Towers and Roman Fort – Reculver Sea Wall Coastal Path loop from Westgate-on-Sea

07:07

28.0km

80m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.74 km

Unmanned Level Crossing

Highlight • Bridge

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

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12.3 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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12.7 km

Reculver Towers

Highlight • Monument

Said to be haunted by 7 babies who were buried alive.

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13.0 km

View of Reculver Towers and Seafront

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The imposing twin towers of the medieval church at Reculver dominate the skyline

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13.0 km

This is a wonderful section of coastal walking along the shared-use Oyster Bay Trail between Reculver & Bishopstone. The walking surface is good and flat and there are sensastional views the whole way along.

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19.8 km

River Wantsum

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21.0 km

Beach

21.2 km

Reculver Sea Wall Coastal Path

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On a beautiful day this is a wonderful ride but if it's blowing a gale you'd better hope it's a tailwind. Also although I've chosen a road bike there are some great tracks for an MTB

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23.5 km

Minnis Bay

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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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28.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

11.5 km

2.50 km

1.15 km

686 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

7.08 km

4.40 km

1.31 km

1.15 km

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 25 May

29°C

16°C

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Reculver Towers and Roman Fort – Reculver Sea Wall Coastal Path loop from Westgate-on-Sea

Unmanned Level Crossing

Reculver Towers and Roman Fort

Reculver Towers

View of Reculver Towers and Seafront

Oyster Bay Trail Coastal Path

River Wantsum

Reculver Sea Wall Coastal Path

Minnis Bay

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