The Saxon Shore Way, Coastal Walks In Kent

Do some research in advance and select a part of the Kent coastline that particularly interest you. Although planning might kill the spontaneity of the experience there are places on the path miles from the nearest public transport so you need to think about where you're going to start from and finish.

If you're not an experienced walker don't try anything too ambitious and wear appropriate footwear. Cliff tops and marshes can be dangerous places so make you sure you have all the necessary information about which paths to follow.

The Saxon Shore Way starts at Gravesend and traces the coast as it was in Roman times as far as Hastings, 163 miles in total. The line of the Roman fortification that the route traces includes ancient forts, modern towns, nature reserves and some beautiful coastline.

If you have an interest in wildlife you'll find the North East Kent coast a great place to walk. At Seasalter there is an internationally important area for geese ducks and waders. The most picturesque part of the walk is arguable the cliff top stretch between Deal and Dover with a mid way break in St Margaret's at Cliffe.

Tourist Information Centres:

Battle 01424 773721
Broadstairs 01843 862242
Canterbury 01227 766567
Deal 01304 369576
Dover 01304 205108
Faversham 01795 534542
Folkestone 01303 258594
Gravesend 01474 337600
Hastings 01424 781111
Herne Bay 01227 361911
Hythe (seasonal) 01303 267799
Margate 01843 220241
New Romney (seasonal) 01797 364044
Ramsgate 01843 583333
Rochester 01634 843666
Rye 01797 226696

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