Westgate-On-Sea is a Victorian town located on the north-east coast of Kent, characterized by its scenic coastline, sandy beaches, and impressive chalk cliffs. This area offers a diverse landscape for outdoor activities, featuring well-maintained pathways and coastal routes. The entire northeast Kent coast, including Westgate-On-Sea, is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, highlighting its ecological importance. Outdoor enthusiasts can engage in several sports like road cycling, hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, and more.
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23.3km
01:01
160m
160m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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51.4km
02:23
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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54.3km
03:10
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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39.6km
02:03
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8.88km
00:55
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.06km
00:50
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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00:55
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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134
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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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01:45
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9.44km
02:25
40m
40m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Westgate-On-Sea offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Hiking, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Jogging. The region features 41 routes with an average rating of 4.53 stars from more than 17,000 visitors. These activities utilize coastal paths, sandy beaches, and chalk cliffs.
Westgate-On-Sea is a key point along the Viking Coastal Trail, a 32-mile (51.4 km) circular leisure cycle route. This trail provides family-friendly cycling opportunities on level, traffic-free promenades and country lanes. More specific routes are detailed in the komoot guide Road Cycling Routes around Westgate-On-Sea.
Hiking in Westgate-On-Sea utilizes coastal paths, sandy bays, and chalk cliffs, offering diverse experiences. Trails range from easy coastal walks to more challenging routes. The komoot guide Hiking around Westgate-On-Sea provides detailed information on available routes.
Yes, Westgate-On-Sea offers family-friendly cycling opportunities, particularly along the Viking Coastal Trail. This route features level, traffic-free promenades and leisurely country lanes suitable for all ages. The region's highlight categories include 'family_friendly' and 'cycle_way'.
Westgate-On-Sea features two sandy beaches, West Bay and St Mildred's Bay, both with Blue Flag status. Impressive chalk cliffs run along the Thanet coastline. The entire northeast Kent coast, including Westgate-On-Sea, is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and Westbrook Undercliff Nature Park supports local wildlife.
Komoot offers several guides for Westgate-On-Sea, including Road Cycling Routes around Westgate-On-Sea, Hiking around Westgate-On-Sea, and Cycling around Westgate-On-Sea. Guides are also available for Easy hikes, MTB Trails, and Running Trails.
Westgate-On-Sea is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 17,000 visitors exploring its routes. The 41 available routes have received an average rating of 4.53 out of 5 stars from over 1,100 ratings. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
While the area primarily focuses on leisure and touring cycling, coastal paths and general cycling routes can be used by mountain bikers. A komoot guide specifically for MTB Trails around Westgate-On-Sea is available, listing 1 route.
The official website for Westgate-On-Sea Town Council is www.westgateonsea.gov.uk. For general tourist information, the Visit Thanet website, www.visitthanet.co.uk, also covers the area.
The general tourist information contact number for the Thanet area, which includes Westgate-On-Sea, is 01843 577577. This number can be used for inquiries related to visitor information.
Yes, Westgate-On-Sea offers easy hiking routes, particularly along its coastal paths and sandy bays. An example is the "Benches With Beach Views – The Bus Café, Margate loop," an easy 4.4-mile (7.1 km) trail. The komoot guide Easy hikes around Westgate-On-Sea provides further options.
Road cycling and touring cycling are popular in Westgate-On-Sea, largely due to its position on the Viking Coastal Trail. The area's well-maintained pathways and coastal routes are suitable for leisure cycling. General cycling is also widely enjoyed across the region.

