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West Kent Walking Group

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Overview

A linear walk starting from Dover Priory Train Station ending at Folkestone Central Train Station with a detour to Folkestone Harbour Arm at the end for food and drinks (highly recommended). If you do not intend to go to the Harbour Arm please let me know at the beginning of the walk.

We will predominantly be walking along the England Coast Path, however for anyone interested in History, particularly WWII history we will be able to stop and admire some of the old defence placements as well as a stop at the Battle of Britain Memorial (cafe and toilets) on the top of Capel-le-Ferne, with a couple of older forts to see near the beginning. 
 

This is a hilly walk and is exposed, so please bring suitable clothing. It can be very hot, very wet and very windy (hopefully not on the same day!) on occasion. The route is 10 miles and we will have plenty of time to look at the historical sites along the way.

Sunday, 13 July 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
617.8m / 2027ft
Type:
linear

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • No car needed
  • Family-Friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
TR 31359 41476
Nearest postcode:
CT17 9SB
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Start time:
10:30 am

A linear walk starting from Dover Priory Train Station ending at Folkestone Central Train Station.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TR 22051 36268
Nearest postcode:
CT19 5HB
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Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking