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Sandwich, Deal & Dover loop from Canterbury

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Sandwich, Deal & Dover loop from Canterbury

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Sandwich, Deal & Dover loop from Canterbury

05:00

83.6km

560m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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Start point

Bus stop

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28.1 km

Sandwich Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

A quintessentially-English town, Sandwich has a fascinating history. The small town was once an important trade hub and part of the Cinque Ports network on the coast. The medieval buildings and old pubs in town hark back to this era.

Sandwich's most notable role in history is perhaps its ties to the popular food, the humble sandwich. John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, allegedly invented the sandwich in the 18th century, putting together two pieces of bread and meat.

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36.7 km

Deal Pier

Highlight • Structure

Deal Pier is an important local landmark that offers excellent views of the Deal Sea and features a glass-walled cafe/restaurant at the end. It is internationally recognized as a fishing location. The pier is the last fully intact recreational pier in Kent. It is the third pier in existence in Deal and was opened in November 1957 by the Duke of Edinburgh.

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37.2 km

Deal Castle

Highlight • Monument

Deal Castle is an artillery fort built by Henry VIII in Deal, Kent, between 1539 and 1540. It was part of the King's Device program to protect against invasions from France and the Holy Roman Empire, and defended the strategically important Downs anchorage off the English coast. Consisting of a keep with six inner and outer bastions, the water-surrounded stone castle covered 0.85 acres (0.34 ha) and had sixty-six firing positions for artillery. During the Second English Civil War of 1648-49, Deal was captured by pro-Royalist rebels and was only recaptured by Parliamentary forces after several months of fighting. Although still armed, Deal was adapted by Sir John Norris and Lord Carrington during the 18th and 19th centuries to form a more suitable private home for the captain of the castle, which was now an honorary title.

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39.3 km

Walmer Castle

Highlight • Monument

Walmer Castle is an artillery fort originally built by Henry VIII in Walmer, Kent, between 1539 and 1540. It was part of the King's Device program to protect against invasions from France and the Holy Roman Empire, defending the strategically important Downs anchorage off the English coast. Walmer Castle later became the official residence of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports and was gradually transformed from a military fortress into a private residence. Inside the castle there are new areas to explore, opening to the public for the first time in 2024. Discover the Lord Warden's private chambers and see where the Queen Mother stayed during her visits. The grounds include the Queen Mother's Garden, designed by Penelope Hobhouse as a 95th birthday present for Elizabeth in 1997.

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49.9 km

View of Dover Castle and the White Cliffs of Dover

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The White Cliffs of Dover are an iconic natural feature of the English coast, overlooking the Dover Channel and France. These majestic cliffs, which reach a height of 350 feet (110 metres), have a striking appearance due to their composition of chalk with accents of black flint, deposited during the Late Cretaceous period.

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51.3 km

View of Dover Castle

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View at Constables Gate from Constables Road.
You can also access the castle via Constables Gate. Bikes may be parked at the dontainer level.

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83.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

65.1 km

9.33 km

7.77 km

1.35 km

157 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

78.7 km

3.31 km

1.40 km

168 m

121 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

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Weather

Thursday 27 August

23°C

15°C

46 %

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Sandwich, Deal & Dover loop from Canterbury

Sandwich Town Centre

Deal Pier

Deal Castle

Walmer Castle

View of Dover Castle and the White Cliffs of Dover

View of Dover Castle

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