Herne Bay to Whitstable: Pilots, piers and promenades

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Overview

A leisurely walk from Herne Bay to Whitstable mostly along the Coastal Path. We'll see gardens and memorials at Herne Bay, go through a nature reserve and stop for tea in the gardens at Whitstable Castle. Good paths throughout, mostly flat with steps/uphill path to Whitstable Castle. Finish at Whitstable with time to explore before catching the train back to London.

Bring picnic lunch to eat on the seafront. Visit to tea rooms near end of walk.

Wednesday, 3 September 2025

Start time:: 11:10 am
Estimated finish time:: 5:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

09:40 train from Victoria arriving at 11:06 at Herne Bay. Regular return trains from Whitstable to Victoria (direct or with change).

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
No car needed
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: TR 17121 67432
Nearest postcode:: CT6 8PJ
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Start time:: 11:10 am

Meet outside the ticket barriers at Herne Bay station

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TR 11295 66425
Nearest postcode:: CT5 1QS
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Estimated finish time:: 5:00 pm

Whitstable Railway station (the station is about a 20 minute walk from the town centre)

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