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Herne Bay Pier – Herne Bay Beach Huts loop from Chestfield & Swalecliffe

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Herne Bay Pier – Herne Bay Beach Huts loop from Chestfield & Swalecliffe

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Herne Bay Pier – Herne Bay Beach Huts loop from Chestfield & Swalecliffe

01:50

17.7km

70m

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 18, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 12.7 km for 341 m

Open: • 6:00 AM-11:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.91 km

Bridge Over Thanet Way

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Nicer way to cross the busy road than ploughing across roundabouts. If you squint on the hairpin you can pretend it's Alpe d'Heuz.

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11.1 km

Beach

12.2 km

Herne Bay Clock Tower

Highlight • Monument

The Clock Tower was built in 1837 and is believed to be one of the earliest examples of a free-standing clock tower in the UK. A symbol of Herne Bay …

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12.5 km

Herne Bay Pier

Highlight • Monument

Herne Bay Pier is packed with traditional seaside charm and has plenty of food stalls and entertainment. The pier you see today is actually the third to be built at …

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12.7 km

Sunset Fish Bar

Highlight • Restaurant

Great pit stop next to the pier. Fish and chips were really nice.

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12.7 km

The Daily Fisher Fish & Chips

Highlight • Other

Great fish & chips!

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13.3 km

Herne Bay Beach Huts

Highlight • Structure

The brightly coloured beach huts of Herne Bay are a delightful sight, as is the blue sea and the pebbled beach between them.

The town of Herne Bay is also …

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14.1 km

Hampton Pier and Beach Huts

Highlight • Beach

Especially great to come here for a refreshing beer at the Hampton inn

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17.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

4.21 km

999 m

986 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.07 km

6.88 km

1.67 km

Elevation

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Thursday 9 July

25°C

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Herne Bay Pier – Herne Bay Beach Huts loop from Chestfield & Swalecliffe

Bridge Over Thanet Way

Herne Bay Clock Tower

Herne Bay Pier

Sunset Fish Bar

The Daily Fisher Fish & Chips

Herne Bay Beach Huts

Hampton Pier and Beach Huts

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