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Westgate Bay Coastal Path – Margate Harbour Arm loop from Birchington-on-Sea

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Westgate Bay Coastal Path – Margate Harbour Arm loop from Birchington-on-Sea

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Westgate Bay Coastal Path – Margate Harbour Arm loop from Birchington-on-Sea

00:50

13.8km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.85 km for 180 m

After 10.1 km for 81 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.81 km

West Bay Café

Highlight • Cafe

This is a seaside cafe, it's not the Ritz. It good honest food but it won't get any Michelin stars

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2.82 km

Westgate Bay Coastal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

The cycle path leads along the shore past Westgate Bay and the iconic blue and yellow beach huts of Westgate-on-Sea. Around the headland cliffs to the west, the town's second …

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6.67 km

Margate Steps

Highlight • Monument

These curved steps are a great spot to stop and soak up the atmosphere of Margate main sands, especially at sunset. There are plenty of cafes and bars to get …

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6.88 km

Margate Harbour Arm

Highlight • Viewpoint

Visit the bars and cafes on the harbour arm for some mid ride refreshments.
A little detour in the old town at Margate is also worth a visit.

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7.09 km

Old Kent Market

Highlight • Structure

Tucked away inside are street food sellers and little shops. A great place to stop for a bite to eat before continuing your adventure.

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7.22 km

Margate Main Sands

Highlight • Viewpoint

The beach is accessible by gravel or mountain bike and rideable at low tide when the sea retreats a long way leaving hard sand to ride along. There is also …

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7.85 km

The Bus Café, Margate

Highlight • Cafe

In the summer overcrowded place

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10.2 km

St. Mildred's Undercliff and Tidal Pool

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

Here, the Viking Coastal Trail hugs the shoreline, weaving around St. Mildred's Bay beneath the towering white cliffs. At low tide, you'll discover a square tidal bathing pool, providing a safe spot to swim amidst the rock pools.

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13.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

1.69 km

646 m

340 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.22 km

4.24 km

239 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 25 June

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Westgate Bay Coastal Path – Margate Harbour Arm loop from Birchington-on-Sea

West Bay Café

Westgate Bay Coastal Path

Margate Steps

Margate Harbour Arm

Old Kent Market

Margate Main Sands

The Bus Café, Margate

St. Mildred's Undercliff and Tidal Pool

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