Walks from Deal

Highly recommended: Clifftop chalk paths, two significant climbs, level pebble beach coastpath, open sea views and historic town.

Coastal: almost all along the coast.

Dover Castle: A vast medieval fortress overlooking the port and the Channel to France.

Time: 5h30–11h

3 lunch spots: Saint Margarets Bay (3h–6h in) — the Pines Tea Room, or the bay kiosk; plus Walmer Castle and Gardens (3h–6h in)

3 end-of-walk rewards: the Port Arms, the Sir Norman Wisdom, or the Queen Street Tap

Warnings: Mobile may switch networks.

Adapted from: Time Out Country Walks Volume 2.

Similar walks: the Saturday Walkers Club, Walking Post (inc. GPX) and Slow Ways (inc. GPX).

Reverse direction: Railwalks (inc. GPX).

Recommended: Flat walk initially along the River Stour to the coast, then a choice of hard or soft surfaces to Deal.

Coastal: three quarters along the coast.

Time: 3h–6h30

Lunch: No pubs or cafes in between.

Walk details: Railwalks.

Similar walk: Slow Ways (inc. GPX).

Pebble beach coastpath, clifftop chalk paths, dramatic cliffs near Dover and seaside town finish.

Warnings: Mobile may switch networks.

Source: An alternative variant of Dover to Deal – Time Out Country Walks Volume 2.

Similar walk: the Saturday Walkers Club.