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South East England

Lower Leas Coastal Park – Leas Coastal Park and Beach loop from Folkestone

Hiking trails & Routes

South East England

Lower Leas Coastal Park – Leas Coastal Park and Beach loop from Folkestone

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Lower Leas Coastal Park – Leas Coastal Park and Beach loop from Folkestone

01:21

5.08km

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: March 27, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

454 m

The Zig Zag Path

Highlight • Trail

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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895 m

Lower Leas Coastal Park

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Lots of little paths either through the flowered gardens or along the beach

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3

1.65 km

Jelly Mould Pavilion by Lubaina Himid

Highlight • Beach

4

1.87 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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5

2.37 km

Folkestone Harbour Arm

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

2.47 km

Folkestone Harbour Lighthouse and Folkestran Art Installation

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

2.63 km

Another Time XVIII by Antony Gormley (Loading Bay)

Highlight • Monument

8

3.99 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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5.08 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.85 km

932 m

173 m

111 m

Surfaces

1.87 km

1.57 km

1.10 km

467 m

< 100 m

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