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Lea & Icknield (Luton) Group

We are the Lea and Icknield Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Overview

Linear walk 11 miles station to station. Steep ascents and descents, several refreshment and toilet facilities on route. Lunch stop at St Margarets Bay, Coastguard pub fish and chips (please advise if  required for pre booking) or picnic area available. Please note; if strong NE wind, best to start at Deal, please provide contact phone to leader beforehand to be advsed of change. Those travelling from London and Beds will arrive at Dover at 10:13 starting walk at 10:30, if start point is reversed this train will arrive at Deal at 10:31 and walk will start 10:45.

Booking essential, by contacting the leader ASAP

Sunday, 29 June 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
240.8m / 790ft
Type:
linear

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles

Starting point

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

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TR 37411 52582
Nearest postcode:
CT14 9ST
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Estimated finish time:
5:00 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