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Botany Bay Clifftop Path – Kingsgate Bay and the Chalk Cliffs loop from Dumpton Park

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Botany Bay Clifftop Path – Kingsgate Bay and the Chalk Cliffs loop from Dumpton Park

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4.9

(8)

101

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Botany Bay Clifftop Path – Kingsgate Bay and the Chalk Cliffs loop from Dumpton Park

01:43

29.6km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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After 12.1 km for 275 m

Dismount required: • May 1-September 30: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM (otherwise open)

After 17.1 km for 275 m

Dismount required: • May 1-September 30: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.40 km

Botany Bay Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

There's a great cliff top path that takes you to Margate & from there you can follow the coast to Reculver towers

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10.8 km

Old Kent Market

Highlight • Structure

Tucked away inside are street food sellers and little shops. A great place to stop for a bite to eat before continuing your adventure.

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10.9 km

Margate Main Sands

Highlight • Viewpoint

The beach is accessible by gravel or mountain bike and rideable at low tide when the sea retreats a long way leaving hard sand to ride along. There is also …

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11.7 km

Margate Main Sands

Beach

14.7 km

Westgate Bay Coastal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

The cycle path leads along the shore past Westgate Bay and the iconic blue and yellow beach huts of Westgate-on-Sea. Around the headland cliffs to the west, the town's second …

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18.6 km

Margate Steps

Highlight • Monument

These curved steps are a great spot to stop and soak up the atmosphere of Margate main sands, especially at sunset. There are plenty of cafes and bars to get …

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18.8 km

Margate Harbour Arm

Highlight • Viewpoint

Visit the bars and cafes on the harbour arm for some mid ride refreshments.
A little detour in the old town at Margate is also worth a visit.

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22.6 km

Botany Bay Clifftop Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This fabulous cliff top path is part of the Viking Coastal Trail. It offers wonderful views of Botany Bay, known for its white cliffs and beautiful chalk stacks. The path …

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24.0 km

Kingsgate Bay and the Chalk Cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

Fantastic view.

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29.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.3 km

6.73 km

3.49 km

1.72 km

359 m

Surfaces

24.4 km

5.15 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 14 August

22°C

18°C

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Botany Bay Clifftop Path – Kingsgate Bay and the Chalk Cliffs loop from Dumpton Park

Botany Bay Beach

Old Kent Market

Margate Main Sands

Westgate Bay Coastal Path

Margate Steps

Margate Harbour Arm

Botany Bay Clifftop Path

Kingsgate Bay and the Chalk Cliffs

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