Romans, Saints and Saxons landed here, artists and writers drew inspiration here, so hop on your bike and discover why visitors have been coming to the Isle of Thanet for centuries. Whichever section of the 32 mile (51.4 km)Viking Coastal Trail you choose to explore, you are sure to find dramatic scenery and a wealth of local historical gems.
Divide the trail up into the manageable sections and you’ll find a variety of fantastic days out; from pedalling your way through rural villages to winding your way along the coast, taking in vibrant seaside towns and the haunts of Charles Dickens and JMW Turner.
The route is also known as the Regional Cycle Network 15 and well signed throughout with the trail logo and the National Cycle Network.
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The Viking Coastal Trail
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EXPLORE THE VIKING COASTAL TRAIL, MARGATE, BROADSTAIRS AND RAMSGATE, AND CIRCLE THE ISLE OF THANET BY BIKE
The Path of St Augustine’s
Location: St Augustine’s Cross (CT12 5JN) - Monkton
Distance: 4.5 miles (7 km)
Time: Allow 45 minutes
OS Explorer Map: 150
Terrain: On-road
Refreshments & facilities: Pubs and restaurants in Minster and Cliffsend
Parking: Car park at the Viking Ship ‘Hugin’
Retrace the footsteps of St Augustine, the intrepid missionary of Pope Gregory the Great, charged with the task of bringing Christianity from Rome to England in 597 AD.
Ebbsfleet was where St Augustine and 40 monks first stepped on to English soil. St Augustine’s Cross marks the spot where it is said he first met King Ethelbert, a sovereign he later converted to Christianity.
As Britain’s oldest inhabited house it is no surprise that Minster Abbey has had a stormy past. Founded as the first English monastery in 670 AD, the Abbey was destroyed by Vikings, rebuilt by King Canute and then razed to the ground during the Norman Conquest.
From an ancient monastery to an ancient church, Minster’s St Mary the Virgin Church was the first church in Thanet. The peal of five bells carries across the marshland from the church, four of which date back to the 17th century.
A little way off the trail, the 16-acre Monkton Nature Reserve is worth a small detour. The abandoned chalk quarry provides a fantastic site for animals, wild flowers and bats to flourish.
4 Smugglers’ Haunts Ride
Location: Joss Bay (CT10 3PG) – Margate
Distance: 3.5 miles (6km)
Time: Allow 30 minutes
OS Explorer Map: 150
Terrain: Mainly off-road
Refreshments & facilities: Restaurants and pubs at Margate. Public toilets in Margate and Joss Bay
Parking: Joss Bay and Margate
Cycle this stretch of the trail from the sweeping Joss Bay to lively Margate. Evidence of smuggling legend is found all along this trail, from bays named after notorious crooks to a museum packed with smuggling history.
The notorious 18th century smuggler Joss Snelling was named after the glorious Joss Bay. Unlike his peers, Snelling escaped hanging, his status reaching lofty heights, so much so that he was even introduced to Queen Victoria as “the famous Broadstairs smuggler”.
Botany Bay is said to have been named after Botany Bay in Australia; the fate for many smugglers was deportation to Australia by convict ship!
Riding into Margate, the museum and harbour offer a perfect end to your smuggling trail. The museum tells the town’s tale, from the town’s smugglers to its important role in the evacuation of Dunkirk.
A departure from the history and heritage of the area, the visually dynamic Turner Contemporary, next to the 19th century harbour, offers a refreshing end to your ride.
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Botany Bay
Beaches and Bays
Location: Margate (CT9 1JD) – Minnis Bay
Distance: 3.75 miles (6.25 km) optional extended route toReculver – 3.75 miles (6.25 km)
Time: 30 minutes (Allow 1 hour with extension to Reculver)
OS Explorer Map: 150
Terrain: Mainly off-road
Refreshments & facilities: Pubs and restaurants at Margate, Westgate-on-Sea and Minnis Bay. Public toilets at Margate, Westgate-on-Sea and Minnis Bay
Parking: At Margate, Westgate-on-Sea and Minnis Bay
Enjoy the trail from Margate harbour to the family haven of Minnis Bay, discovering six sandy bays and hidden coves along this largely traffic-free route.
What better way to start this beach-hopping tour than taking in some of the traditional trappings of a seaside town? Make the most of ice cream stalls overlooking the magnificent stretch of Margate Main Sands.
At Westbrook Bay take in a deep breath of sea air, visit the café along the promenade, or have a game of golf at Strokes Adventure Golf.
St Mildred’s Bay at Westgate-on-Sea offers plenty of distractions. Take in stunning views from the chalk cliff tops and former WWI seaplane lookout, or wander the sandy beach, complete with chalk reef, tennis courts and cafés.
West Bay features a promenade, cliffs, a café and rock pools surrounding a glorious sandy beach. From here your route continues along the cliff top road to the promenade at Epple Bay where you can view the chalk sea caves.
You’ll find tranquil bays at Beresford Gap and Grenham, each with an extensive chalk reef habitat and wildlife.
Finish your trail with a stroll along Minnis Bay. If you’re feeling a little more adventurous kite boarding, sailing and windsurfing are all popular here. You can continue the route along the sea wall and on to the Reculver Towers.
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The Six Churches Ride
Location: St Nicholas at Wade (CT7 0NG) – Ramsgate
Distance: 9.5 mile (15.25 km)
Time: Allow 1.5 hours
OS Explorer Map: 150
Terrain: Mainly on-road
Refreshments & facilities: Restaurants and pubs at St Nicholas at Wade and Ramsgate
Parking: Ramsgate
Take on the trail from St Nicholas at Wade, passing six ancient churches and charming villages to meet the coast and vibrant Ramsgate.
St Nicholas at Wade’s grand flint and ragstone church dates back to the 13th century.
Cycle across peaceful marshland and you’ll reach Thanet’s smallest ancient church, St Mary Magdalene, nestled in the traditional village of Monkton.
Minster’s 12th century St Mary’s the Virgin Church is a stark reminder of the Reformation; the 1160 nave was the only part of the church to survive destruction.
One of England’s oldest religious buildings, Minster Abbey was founded by Princess Ermenburga in the 7th century; it is said to have been funded by her cousin and King of Kent, Egbert, after he murdered her two brothers.
St Augustine’s Cross marks a piece of ancient local legend; it is said that this is the spot where St Augustine met with King Ethelbert nearly 1,500 years ago.
Along the sweeping clifftops at Pegwell Bay, you’ll see the architectural splendour of St Augustine’s Church, designed by the great Gothic revivalist architect Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin.
The small Sailor’s Church is your final stop, a contrast to the grand St Augustine’s Church. Built in 1878 by the Vicar of Christ Church, it was a refuge for the men and boys of the Ramsgate fleet.
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Location: Ramsgate (CT12 5HY)
Distance: 4.5 mile (7km)
Time: 45 minutes
OS Explorer Map: 150
Terrain: Mainly off-road, some on-road sections
Refreshments & facilities: Pubs and restaurants in Ramsgate and public toilets at Pegwell, Ramsgate and King George VI Memorial Park
Parking: Car park at the Viking Ship Hugin
Viking ships and nostalgic villages pepper this section of the trail, not to mention the obligatory backdrop of fantastic coastal views along the entire ride.
This ride begins at the very heart of Thanet’s heritage with the Viking invasion. The Viking Ship ‘Hugin’ is a replica of the 1949 ‘Hugin’, which sailed from Denmark to Thanet to mark the 1500th anniversary of the invasion of Britain.
The grand St Augustine’s Church was designed by the Victorian architect Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, designer of the interiors of the Houses of Parliament. The Grange, the grade I listed house next to the church was designed by Pugin for his family. A self guided walking tour from East Cliff to West Cliff highlights Pugin’s influence in Ramsgate.
Ramsgate’s harbour lies along your trail, a perfect place to stop and enjoy lively restaurants and bars or take a tour of the Ramsgate Maritime Museum. Wander through the town and you’ll be distracted by sweeping crescents, Regency squares and Georgian terraces.
Rounding the coast from Ramsgate to Broadstairs, you’ll ride through the King George VI Memorial Park where the 19th century Italianate Greenhouse sits within a sweep of parkland.
2 Historic Broadstairs
Location: King George VI Memorial Park, Ramsgate (CT11 8BD) – North Foreland Lighthouse
Distance: 3.25 miles (9km)
Time: Allow 30 minutes
OS Explorer Map: 150
Terrain: On-road
Refreshments & facilities: Pubs and restaurants in Ramsgate and Broadstairs. Public toilets at King George VI Memorial Park, Broadstairs and Joss Bay
Parking: At Ramsgate, Broadstairs and Joss Bay
Explore the landscape that inspired famous figures including Charles Dickens and Thomas Crampton on this ride to nostalgic Broadstairs.
Pedaling along the cliff tops above Louisa Bay, you’ll soon reach Broadstairs; a short detour up the High Street leads you to Crampton Tower Museum. Situated in the original Broadstairs Waterworks, the museum is dedicated to the famous Victorian civil engineer, Thomas Russell Crampton.
This striking coastline attracted many creatives. Broadstairs was a favourite holiday spot for Charles Dickens and the Dickens House Museum on the seafront boasts a fascinating collection of his belongings. Bleak House, Dickens’ holiday home was famously where he wrote much of David Copperfield.
Seven glorious bays make up the Broadstairs seafront. The most notable bay, the Viking Bay was named after the landing of the anniversary Viking Ship ‘Hugin’ at Broadstairs.
The curved York Gate on Harbour Street stands as testament to George Culmer’s shipyard of the 16th Century. York Gate stood to protect Culmer’s prosperous business. The North Foreland Lighthouse is the final stop on your tour.
This great tower marks the southern entrance to the Thames and was the last manned lighthouse in the country until its conversion in 1998. External viewing only.
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Reculver to St Nicholas at Wade
Location: Reculver Towers (CT6 6SU) - St Nicholas at WadeDistance: 5 miles (7.9 km)Time: Allow 55 minutesOS Explorer Map: 150Terrain: Mainly on-roadRefreshments & facilities: Restaurants and pubs at ReculverParking: At Reculver and St Nicholas at Wade
Complete your circle of the Thanet peninsular and ride along the final section of the Viking Coastal Trail.
Pedal on from the magnificent Reculver Towers and take on this final 5-mile section, heading away from the glorious beaches and busy seaside towns and back through peaceful countryside and marshland towards the village of St Nicholas at Wade.
Reculver to Herne Bay
Location: Reculver Towers (CT6 6SU) - Herne BayDistance: 7 miles (11.3 km)Time: 1 hourOS Explorer Map: 150Terrain: Mainly off-roadRefreshments & facilities: Restaurants and pubs at Reculver and Herne BayParking: At Reculver and Herne Bay
Stretching on from the Reculver Towers, the section of the Oyster Bay Trail to Herne Bay is a fantastic addition to your exploration of the Viking Coastal Trail.
Your tour will take in the Reculver Towers, an imposing landmark which can be seen across the coastline as you make your way to Herne Bay. These 12th century towers stand amid the ruins of a Saxon monastery and a Roman fort.
Travel along the coast on traffic-free cycle paths and residential roads and you’ll soon reach Herne Bay seafront, lined with a rainbow of beach huts and with views back to the magnificent towers.
Walking TrailsWalk the Viking Coastal TrailExplore the Viking Coastal Trail on foot and you’ll discover more fantastic days out. Whether you are looking for a bracing cliff top walk on an autumn morning or a summer’s stroll along the beach, Thanet has a range of walks for any season.
Active RamsgateTry one of the Active Ramsgate walking trails which lead you from the lively harbour town of Ramsgate to the tranquil Pegwell Bay, the sweeping beaches of Broadstairs, a historic tour through the heart of Ramsgate’s town and along the sweeping bays towards Margate.
If you are feeling adventurous why not try one of the canoe trails? website: www.ramsgatetown.org/activeramsgate
Turner and Dickens WalkTake a tour between Dickens’ Broadstairs and Turner’s Margate on the 4 mile (6.4 km) signposted Turner and Dickens Walk.
Explore the area’s connections to these two creative giants with colourful mosaics documenting their lives and works.www.turneranddickenswalk.co.uk
EXPLORE KENTDiscover the great outdoors with a choice of over 400 walks, rides, parks, open spaces and events across the Garden of England. To find your day in nature visit the Explore Kent website. visit www.explorekent.org
Looking for a unique experience that will truly make your trip memorable? Book a free welcome with a Kent Greeter and see the Garden of England from the eyes of a friendly local! www.kentgreeters.co.uk
For information on more self-guided and guided walks and tours in Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate visit www.visitthanet.co.uk/walking
1 Bleak House N5
2 The Boating Pool L1
3 Club World I8
4 Crampton Tower Museum M5
5 Dickens House Museum N5
6 Drapers Windmill K7
7 Dreamland I8
8 The Grange & St Augustines Church (Opening 2017 St Augustine’s Visitor Centre) L1
9 Hartsdown Leisure Centre I7
10 Kent Surf School N5
11 RIB Request M2
12 Hornby Visitor Centre (Moving to a new location 2016/17) K6
13 Italianate Greenhouse N3
14 Joss Bay Surf School N7
15 Lillyputt Mini Golf N4
16 Margate Museum J8
17 Minster Abbey F1
18 Monkton Nature Reserve C3
19 Quex Park E5
20 RAF Manston History Museum H3
21 RAF Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum H4
22 Ramsgate Maritime Museum M2
23 Ramsgate Sports Centre L2
24 Revolution Skatepark L6
25 Ramsgate Tunnels and Defence of the Nation Museum M2
26 Sandwich & Pegwell Bay National Reserve I1
27 Sea Searcher Boat Trips M2
28 Shell Grotto J8
29 St Augustine’s Cross H1
30 Strokes Adventure Golf I8
31 Theatre Royal Margate J8
32 Tom Thumb Theatre K8
33 Tudor House J8
34 Turner Contemporary J8
35 Viking Adventure Playground K8
36 Viking Ship ‘Hugin’ J1
37 Walpole Bay Hotel and Museum K8
38 Margate Winter Gardens J8
PLACES TO VISITBroadstairs
Cycle Hire and ClubsMargate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate have a huge variety of accommodation, many welcoming walkers and cyclists. For more information visit www.visitthanet.co.uk
Cycle HireBikeShed71 Canterbury Road, Margate CT9 5ASTel: 01843 228866
Broadstairs Bike Hire17 Lloyd Road, Broadstairs CT10 1HZTel: 01843 447669
Ken’s Bike Shop28 Eaton Road, Margate CT9 1XA Tel: 01843 221422
Viking Coastal Trail BIKE HireThe Parade, Minnis Bay, Birchington CT7 9QRTel: 01843 843309 / 07818 828862
Cycle GroupsSPOKES East Kent Cycling CampaignTel: 01227 830336 www.spokeseastkent.org.uk
Step Forward – Cycle club aimed at people with disabilities Tel: 01843 292795
Thanet Road Clubwww.thanetrc.org.uk
ParkingCycle parking around Thanet is located in a number of town centre locations, including all train stations, beaches and a number of visitor attractions. All cycle parking facilities are marked on the map.
Observe the Coastal CodesYour enjoyment of the coast is maximised by keeping to the Coastal Code. Staying safe, looking out for other coastal users and protecting precious habitats, marine and birdlife is the basis for the Coastal Code. Leaving the coast how you find it or how you would expect to find it is the best way of keeping to the code. Remember to check tide times before you travel and advise someone of your route. More information can be found at nekmpa.org.uk/factfile/thanet-coastal-codes/
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GETTING AROUND
For information on taking bikes on buses or trains, please visit the following websites;Trains www.southeasternrailway.co.uk Buses www.stagecoachbus.com
Be CourteousCycle paths make your journey safer but on shared facilities, cyclists must give priority to pedestrians - Share with Care and dismount where signs advise
SHARING IS CARINGPlease pass people with care and slow down when approaching others. Try to stay to one side of the path.
Be ProtectedWear a cycle helmet. Make sure it is the right size, and is properly fitted and fastened at all times. Only buy a helmet that conforms to BS6863, Snell B90, B95, or ANSI standards.
Be HeardFit a bell or horn, and use it if you think drivers or pedestrians have not seen you.
Be SafeLook after your bike. Check moving parts regularly, giving special attention to brakes. Make sure that tyres are properly inflated, and that you can see the tread on them clearly. Ensure your reflectors and lights are clean.
Be WiseOver 100,000 cycles are reported stolen every year. Always lock your bike when you leave it, even if it is only for a few minutes. Get your bike frame marked with your postcode and stick on a ‘Coded Cycle’ sticker.
Be TrainedIf you have not had training, find out where to get it. Visit www.kent.gov.uk/bikeability
Thanet is well-served by mainline train stations and bus routes including the Thanet Loop which runs every 8 minutes during peak time. To plan your journey and for more information on sustainable and public transport links, visit kentconnected.org
Kent County CouncilInvicta House, Maidstone, Kent ME14 1XX
www.explorekent.orgEmail: [email protected]
Thanet Visitor Information ServiceServing Margate, Broadstairs and RamsgateThe Droit HouseStone Pier, Margate Kent CT9 1JD
www.visitthanet.co.ukEmail: [email protected]: 01843 577577
Supporting information points at:Royal Albion Garden Kiosk, Broadstairs CT10 1AN Lillyputt Mini Golf, Victoria Gardens, Broadstairs CT10 1QL Customs House, Harbour Parade, Ramsgate CT11 8LN
This guide is available in other formats and can be explained in other languages. To obtain a copy please call: 03000 41 71 71. Textphone users please call: 18001 03000 41 71 71. Cartography © FourPoint Mapping Photos: Explore Kent, Thanet Tourism & Visit Kent
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OAD
PE R
CY R
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DUM
PTON
PAR
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CECILIA ROAD
DANE PARK ROAD
DANE PA RK ROADD ANE R
OAD
UPPE
R DU
MPT
ON P
ARK
ROAD
DENM
ARK
RD
HARD
RES R
OAD
THANET ROAD
LYNDHURST RD
VICTORIA PARADE
WINTERST
OKE C
RESCENT
VICT
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PARADE
CHUR
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TREE
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AVENUE R
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TURN
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ARTILLERY RD
SCHOOL
LANE
CANNON ROAD
D A N E CRE
S
CHAPEL PLA
CE
GEORGE STREET
ELLINGTON ROAD
ST MILDRED'S AVENUE
VALE ROAD
WILLSON'S RDSOUTHWOOD ROAD
EDITH ROADNORMAN ROAD
SOUTHWOOD ROAD
ASHBURNHAM ROAD
CHAPEL RD
ST LA
WRE
NCE
CHASE
RYDA
L AVE
NUE
HAW
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VENU
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NETHERCOURT FARM ROAD
HELVELLYN AVENUE
THIR
LMER
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ENUE
LANG
DALE
AVE
NUE
ESKD
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AVEN
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RYDAL AVENUE
WINDERMERE AVENUE
COIN
STON
AVE
NUE
GRAS
MER
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ENUE
BORR
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VENU
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DERW
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AVEN
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WIN
DERM
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VENUE
GRUM
MOC
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ENUE
SAXON ROA D
GOOD
WIN
ROA
D ST MILDRED' S AV EN UE
ROYAL ESPLANADE
ST JOHNS AVENUE
LEIGH ROAD
ROCKSTONE WAY
STIRLING WAY
AUCKLAND
AVENUEW
ENTWORTH DR
PRINCESS MARGAR
E
T AVENUEMELBOU
RNE A
VENU
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BUSH AVENUE
MELBOURNE AVENUE
KIMBERLEY ROAD
CHICHESTER RD
ST JOHNS AV E NUE
WEYBURN
D RIVEWHITEHALL ROAD
GRANVILLE AVENUE
CLIFTONVILLE AVENUE
PRINCES AVE
KINGS AVE
QUEENS AVE
WHITEHALL RD
ST JAMES AVEN
UE
HURST GROVE
NIXON AVENUE
CO
LEMAN CRESCE N T
CLEMENTS ROAD
BEAUFORT
A VENUE
STANLEY ROAD
QUEE
NS G
ATE
RD
HIGHFIELD ROAD
COXES LANEMARRO S E AVE
VIOLE
T AV
ENUE
ROMAN
ROA
D
HOPES L A NE
MILLENNIUM WAYBEE C H D
RIVECHESTNUT DRIVE
T H E SILV
ERS
THE M
APLES
PATRICIA WAY
NEWLANDS LANE
GREN
VILLE W A
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FAIR STREETVALE ROAD
WIL
KES
ROAD
LUTO
N AV
ENUE
SWIN
BURN
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ENUE
OAK L A N D S AVENUE
ST P
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LIVIN
GSTONE R
OAD
HARR
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CRAW
FORD
RO A D
OLD HALL DRIVE
CLIFFS END GROVE
CLIF
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W R
OAD
SEA
VIEW
ROA
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WATCHESTER LANE STATION APPROACH
ST MILDRED
' S RD
MOLINEUX ROAD
ST MARY'S RD
PROS
PECT
ROA
D
FREE
MAN
'S R
OAD
SHERRIFFS COURT LANE
SHUA
RT LA
NE
DOWN BARTON ROAD
SHUA
RT LA
NE
GR
ENVILLE GRDNS
CUNN
INGH
AM C
RES
PARK AVENUE KING'S ROAD
KING EDWARD ROAD
QUEX VIEW ROADBR
UNSW
ICK R
OAD
POWELL COTTON DRIVE
HALFMILE RIDE
NASH COURT GARDENS
NASH COURT ROAD
ENTERPRISE ROAD
LISTER ROAD
CONNAUGHT ROAD
BUCKINGHAM RD
LINKSFIELD ROAD
THE WARREN DRIVE
LINKSFIELD ROAD
LYMINGTON ROAD
QUEX ROAD
VICT
ORIA
AVE
N UE
ST BENET'S ROAD
ST JAMES' PARK ROAD
CAMBOURNE AVE
MANSTON ROAD
MANSTON ROAD
MANSTON ROAD
MANSTON ROAD
LONDON ROAD
LONDON ROAD ROYAL PARAD
E
VICTORIA ROAD
WEL
LINGTO
N CR S
MANSTON ROAD
MANSTON ROAD
MANSTON ROAD
MIN
STER
ROA
D
MANSTON ROAD
PARK LANE
GEORGE V AVENUE HARTSDOWN ROAD COLLEGE ROAD
COLLEGE ROAD
COLLEGE ROAD
MILLMEAD ROAD
GEORGE HILL ROAD
WHIT
ENES
S ROAD
PRIN
CESS
MAR
GARE
T AV
ENUE
PALM BAY AVENUEEASTERN ESPLANADE
FORT CRESCENT
TRINITY SQUARE
MAR
INE
DRIVE
CHU
RCHFIELDS
CECI
L STR
EET
NORTH FORELAND HILL
NOR
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LAN
D RO
AD
STON
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AD
WESTOVER ROAD
NO
RTHDOW
N HILL
ST PETERS PARK ROAD
RAMSG
ATE R
OAD
NEW
INGTON
ROAD
NEW
INGT
ON R
OAD
QUEE
N E
LIZA
BETH
AVE
NUE
B2053
B2052
B205
3
B2052
B2052
B2052
B2051
B2052
B2052B2052
B 2055
B2051B2051
B2054
B 2054
B2014
B2050
B201
4
B2050
B2190
B2050
B2050
THANET WAY
CANTE
RBUR
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D
TERB
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OAD
CANTERBURY ROAD WEST CANTERBURY ROAD EAST
HAINE
ROAD
SANDWICH ROAD
ROYA
L HA
RBOU
R
NETHERCOURT HILL
P ARK ROAD BOUNDARY ROAD
MARGATE ROAD
ROYAL HARBOUR APPROACH
MARGATE ROAD
MARGATE ROAD
NEW
HAI
NE
ROAD
WESTWO O D ROAD
RAMSGATE ROAD
ST PETERS ROAD
DANE COURT ROAD
RAMS
GATE RO
A D
ST PETERS ROAD
EATON RO
AD
CANTERBURY ROAD
CANTERBURY ROAD
CANTERBURY ROAD
CANTERBURY ROAD
CANTE
RBUR
Y ROAD
CANTERBURY ROAD
CANTERBURY ROAD
WESTWOOD ROAD
BROADSTAIRS ROADTHE BROADWAY
RAMSGATE ROAD
RAMSGATE RO
AD
HERES
ON R
OAD
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A255
A255
A254
A255
A255
A256
A255
A254
A254
A256
A254
A256
A256
A255
A299
A299A299
A253
A28
A299
A28
A28
A28
A28
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A255
APPR
OACH
EppleBay
WestBay
St Mildred’sBay
WestbrookBay
MargateMain Sands
Walpole BayPalm Bay Botany Bay
Kingsgate Bay
Joss Bay
Stone Bay
Louisa Bay
VikingBay
Dumpton Gap
RamsgateMain Sands
Hope Point
GrenhamBay
Pegwell Bay
Minnis Bay
King GeorgeVI Memorial Park
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31
32
33
34
35
36
3738
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Miles
Kilometres 0.50
1
0.5
0.75 2
1
see central inset for continuation of route to Reculver
see central inset for continuation of route to Reculver
© Crown copyright and database right 2016. Ordnance Survey Licence number 100019238. Cartography Sustrans FourPoint Mapping for Kent County CouncilFootpath walkers only
Library
Toucan crossing
Pelican crossing
Cycle parking
Regional CycleNetwork route number
Hospital
Museum
Advisory cycle route
Bus stop
Car parking
Toilet
Signed on-road cycle route / one way
Traffic-free cycle routeIncludes bridleways, restricted byways and byways opento all traffic. Not all routes are surfaced and may only besuitable for mountain bikes.
Bike hire / shop
Railway station/ Level crossing
Place of interestNamed and numbered
Viking Coastal Trail on-road
Viking Coastal Trail traffic-free
+
Tourist information
Footpath walkers only
Library
Toucan crossing
Pelican crossing
Cycle parking
Regional CycleNetwork route number
Hospital
Museum
Advisory cycle route
Bus stop
Car parking
Toilet
Signed on-road cycle route / one way
Traffic-free cycle routeIncludes bridleways, restricted byways and byways opento all traffic. Not all routes are surfaced and may only besuitable for mountain bikes.
Bike hire / shop
Railway station/ Level crossing
Place of interestNamed and numbered
Viking Coastal Trail on-road
Viking Coastal Trail traffic-free
+
Tourist information
Footpath walkers only
Library
Toucan crossing
Pelican crossing
Cycle parking
Regional CycleNetwork route number
Hospital
Museum
Advisory cycle route
Bus stop
Car parking
Toilet
Signed on-road cycle route / one way
Traffic-free cycle routeIncludes bridleways, restricted byways and byways opento all traffic. Not all routes are surfaced and may only besuitable for mountain bikes.
Bike hire / shop
Railway station/ Level crossing
Place of interestNamed and numbered
Viking Coastal Trail on-road
Viking Coastal Trail traffic-free
+
Tourist information
Footpath walkers only
Library
Toucan crossing
Pelican crossing
Cycle parking
Regional CycleNetwork route number
Hospital
Museum
Advisory cycle route
Bus stop
Car parking
Toilet
Signed on-road cycle route / one way
Traffic-free cycle routeIncludes bridleways, restricted byways and byways opento all traffic. Not all routes are surfaced and may only besuitable for mountain bikes.
Bike hire / shop
Railway station/ Level crossing
Place of interestNamed and numbered
Viking Coastal Trail on-road
Viking Coastal Trail traffic-free
+
Tourist information
A299
A253
A253
A28
A28
A299
A28
A299
Thanet District Council has byelaws relating to cycling on the promenades. However, a person shall not ride any cycle on any of the promenades as advised by the signs between
1 May to 30 September inclusive between the hours of 10am and 6pm