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Sandgate

Leas Coastal Park and Beach – Folkestone Harbour loop from Sandgate

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United Kingdom
England
South East England
Kent
Shepway
Sandgate

Leas Coastal Park and Beach – Folkestone Harbour loop from Sandgate

Moderate

4.5

(12)

211

hikers

Leas Coastal Park and Beach – Folkestone Harbour loop from Sandgate

02:20

9.20km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 5.01 km for 46 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.56 km

Leas Coastal Park and Beach

Highlight • Beach

From Lea's Gardens, take the zigzag path down to the pebble beaches! Everything blooms wonderfully here in summer

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2

2.66 km

Lower Leas Coastal Park

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Lots of little paths either through the flowered gardens or along the beach

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3

3.63 km

The Boardwalk at Folkestone Seafront is a striking feature constructed from reconditioned railway sleepers. It stretches 800 meters across the shingle beach, linking the Harbour Arm and Station with the …

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5

4.32 km

Folkestone Lighthouse

Highlight • Historical Site

Opened in 1904, it still functions as a lighthouse but now has a pub/champagne bar inside.

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6

4.51 km

Folkestone Harbour Arm

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

5.57 km

Folkestone Harbour

Highlight • Structure

Folkestone Harbour has experienced a time of great regeneration since 2014. Now a place to promenade, enjoy a cafe or take in the view, it was a busy ferry port …

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8

6.71 km

Mermaid Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

9.20 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.82 km

2.90 km

2.30 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.41 km

1.94 km

1.33 km

824 m

644 m

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Saturday 20 June

27°C

16°C

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