Walks you can reach from Folkestone Central by train
Kent · South East England | Walks by foot
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Sandling Station to Wye Station (Kent)
8m direct from Folkestone Central.
20km.
North Downs escarpment ridge, open downland, woods, sloping fields, and fine views over Kent coast. Can be muddy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Sandling Station to Dover Priory Station (Kent)
8m direct from Folkestone Central.
21km.
A rambler favourite! Escarpment ridge, steep climbs, White Cliffs cliff-top path, remote chalk downland, housing estate outskirts, and Western Heights fortifications. Steep climbs near start.
A longer variant of Sandling to Folkestone or Dover – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Dover Priory Station to Deal Station (Kent)
15m direct from Folkestone Central.
17km.
A rambler favourite! Clifftop chalk paths, two significant climbs, level pebble beach coastpath, open sea views, and historic town. Mobile may switch networks.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Pluckley Station to Ashford International Station (Kent)
15m direct from Folkestone Central.
16km.
Pastures, orchards, woods, commons, bogs, parkland estate, and riverside parks into a town centre.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Ramsgate Station to Margate Station (Kent)
45m direct from Folkestone Central.
16km. Moderate ascents. 4h30–7h30.
Low chalk cliffs, sandy bays and coves, cliff-top grassland, seaside promenades, and historic coastal towns. Very popular and busy. Check tide timings.
Highlights: Margate and Broadstairs.
Lunch stops: the Royal Victoria Pavilion (30m–1h in), or Forts Café (1h30–3h in).
End-of-walk rewards: the Mechanical Elephant, or the Cinque Ports.
Stratford Station to Stratford International Station (Essex)
45m direct from Folkestone Central.
Easy: 0km, moderate ascents. 30m.