Sandwich Quay – Deal Castle loop from Walmer

Sandwich Quay – Deal Castle loop from Walmer

Moderate

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Sandwich Quay – Deal Castle loop from Walmer

02:56

71.4km

330m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.84 km

Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Along the Ancient Highway the wind can be either a curse or a blessing. Try to chose your route so that the wind will be behind you.

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12.0 km

World War II Military Vehicles and Spitfire Display

Highlight • Monument

12.7 km

Sandwich Quay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Some interesting looking boats, especially the old American navy boat as pictured.

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15.7 km

Richborough Roman Fort and Amphitheatre

Highlight • Settlement

A small gravel road leads you to the entrance of the Roman fort. The settlement was formed in 43AD and was known as Portus Ritupis. It was also the start of the famous Roman road "Watling Street which continued on to Hadrians Wall. english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/richborough-roman-fort-and-amphitheatre/history

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15.7 km

Winding Flat Lanes

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Lovely winding lanes which are largely flat. Even better with a tail wind.

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30.5 km

Stodmarsh Village and Nature Reserve

Highlight • Settlement

The village is pretty itself with a nice-looking pub and while there, you can pop in and visit the nature reserve which is great for birdwatching and walking around the waterways.

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32.4 km

Stodmarsh Court Wood

Forest

34.0 km

Trenleypark Wood

Forest

68.8 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 France and the Holy Roman Empire, and defended the strategically important Downs anchorage off the English coast. Consisting of a keep with six inner and outer bastions, the water-surrounded stone castle covered 0.85 acres (0.34 ha) and had sixty-six firing positions for artillery. During the Second English Civil War of 1648-49, Deal was captured by pro-Royalist rebels and was only recaptured by Parliamentary forces after several months of fighting. Although still armed, Deal was adapted by Sir John Norris and Lord Carrington during the 18th and 19th centuries to form a more suitable private home for the captain of the castle, which was now an honorary title.

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