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Reculver Sea Wall Coastal Path – Minnis Bay loop from Birchington-on-Sea

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Reculver Sea Wall Coastal Path – Minnis Bay loop from Birchington-on-Sea

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Reculver Sea Wall Coastal Path – Minnis Bay loop from Birchington-on-Sea

00:30

8.43km

30m

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: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 4 m for 18 m

After 8.42 km for 13 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.97 km

Minnis Bay Mile Marker Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

Rather hidden due to lack of paint

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2.06 km

Happyz Café & Beach Bar

Highlight • Beach

Cafe stop as you come off the Viking Trail through the carpark, behind the toilet block. Serving hot and cold food and drink. Highly recommend the ice cream!

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2.87 km

Minnis Bay Cycleway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Minnie Bay cycle way

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3.20 km

Reculver Beach

Highlight • Beach

Great spot on the beach

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4.03 km

Reculver Sea Wall Coastal Path

Highlight • Cycleway

On a beautiful day this is a wonderful ride but if it's blowing a gale you'd better hope it's a tailwind. Also although I've chosen a road bike there are some great tracks for an MTB

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6.40 km

Minnis Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Minnis Bay is the perfect place for a relaxing day at the beach or leisurely stroll. A walk along the coast offers truly outstanding views out to the ocean and …

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6.74 km

Minnis Bay Beach and Coastal Path

Highlight • Beach

Take the Thanet Coastal Path along the seafront at Minnis Bay and take in the beach huts, white cliffs and holidaymakers. The concrete cycle path feels somewhat incongruent with the …

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8.43 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.46 km

1.60 km

866 m

405 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.46 km

3.75 km

225 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 25 May

29°C

16°C

0 %

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Reculver Sea Wall Coastal Path – Minnis Bay loop from Birchington-on-Sea

Minnis Bay Mile Marker Sculpture

Happyz Café & Beach Bar

Minnis Bay Cycleway

Reculver Beach

Reculver Sea Wall Coastal Path

Minnis Bay

Minnis Bay Beach and Coastal Path

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