Attractions and Places To See around Sarre - Top 20

National Cycle Route 1 (or NCR 1) is a route of the United Kingdom National Cycle Network, running from Dover to Tain. The 1,264 mi-long (2,034-kilometre) cycle-path is located in the United Kingdom.

Apple growing in and around Sandwich, Kent, benefits from the region’s fertile soil and mild climate, which is ideal for growing apple trees. Several varieties of apples are grown here, including ‘Bramley’, ‘Cox’s Orange Pippin’ and ‘Egremont Russet’, which are renowned for their excellent flavour and keeping qualities. Growing techniques include careful pruning and planting trees with plenty of space for air circulation to help prevent disease. Harvesting usually takes place in late summer to autumn, with the apples being consumed both fresh and used to make cider, a popular drink in the region.

Sandwich is a charming and historic town in Kent, known for its well-preserved medieval architecture and picturesque streets. Situated on the River Stour, the town has a rich history dating back to Roman times. Visitors can enjoy attractions such as the old city walls, the Guildhall and the beautiful Church of St Peter. Sandwich is also famous for its annual events, such as the Sandwich Festival, and offers a range of friendly pubs, restaurants and shops, making it an attractive destination for tourists and history buffs.

Lovely ride through the lanes apples galore this time of year ripening in the sunshine

Stunning location, visible for miles on the approach along the coast. Great coffee and flapjack in the cafe too.

bloody confrontation at Marsh Bay near here proved the downfall of the North Kent gang. A blockademan recognized one of the gang, and called out his name. At this, all resistance evaporated as the smugglers fled. This was just the beginning of the story, though. The matter was put in the hands of a Margate solicitor, John Boys. Amazingly, pursuit by the legal process succeeded where the gun and pistol had failed. Through Boys' tenacious efforts 18 members of the gang were brought to book, and a Maidstone jury convicted all 18 for armed assembly. The conviction and break-up of the gang is especially remarkable because of the intimidation that went on in the lead-up to the trial. The unfortunate solicitor... '...was the object of general hatred in the town of Margate; he was placarded on the walls as an informer and a hunter after blood-money, his house was frequently assailed, his windows broken, his person assaulted in the dark, the fruit trees in his garden destroyed' [20] Boys was probably not the only one intimidated, either. Jury nobbling was commonplace, and the Maidstone jury were putting themselves at considerable risk by bringing in their guilty verdict. Smugglers used caves in Margate to store their goods, and the earthworks remained a closely-guarded secret until they were revealed by sheer fluke: a gardener working at Trinity Square disappeared in a fatal fall when his spade penetrated the roof of the long-forgotten cavern. The owner of the site presumably mourned the loss of his employee for only a token period, for the cave was soon opened as a tourist attraction.

Great coastal rides from Whitstable to Margate but very busy on summer weekends with many pedestrians along the promenades. These routes are best on week days for a good ride.

smooth fast rolling coastal path