Walks you can reach from Folkestone West by train

Sandling Station to Wye Station (Kent)

5m direct from Folkestone West.

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)

5m direct from Folkestone West.

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 West.

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 West.

16km.

Pastures, orchards, woods, commons, bogs, parkland estate, and riverside parks into a town centre.

Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.

Stratford Station to Stratford International Station (Essex)

45m direct from Folkestone West.

Easy: 0km, moderate ascents. 30m.

Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route

Ramsgate Station to Margate Station (Kent)

1h direct from Folkestone West.

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.

Download GPX route