Dover and a Sea walk to Folkestone - Saturday, 24 Jun 2023

How to find us

Maria will be at the meeting point detailed in the section "Transport and Meeting Point" below. In case of difficulties locating her, you can call her on 07535295739 (texts cannot be replied to)

This is a highly scenic coastal walk with fine sea views throughout. It introduces you to some quainter sides of Folkestone, a town which like many south coast seaside towns is undergoing something of a renaissance.

We climb up past two Martello Towers (Napoleonic-era fortifications) onto a high clifftop, following the North Downs Way. This path is easy to follow, has fine Channel views, and passes the Battle of Britain Memorial and then a fascinating series of World War II installations, including a rare sound mirror (an early form of aircraft detection that was superseded by radar), and some large gun emplacements.

Food

We will stop during the hike for a snack lunch, so please bring food and drink. We will visit a pub after the hike where we can get refreshments.

Cost

The trip is £36 per person which includes the guided hike, the transport and a liability insurance.

Price:

• Members: £29
• No Members: £36

Planned arrival time back into London at 9:00pm. We have a group train ticket, so all attendees will go and return together to the same station. If you want to return separately, please buy your individual train ticket.

IMPORTANT NOTE: To reserve a place, you must make the full payment, otherwise the reservation will not be accepted.

Photos & Video - All were taken by the hike leader on previous trips, so are the actual views that you will see from the route that you'll be hiking.

Do not forget to send a copy of the payment with the full name and contact telephone number of the attendees. You can send this data through our Facebook, by email events@hikinginlondon.co.uk or by WhatsApp 07535295739.

What to Bring

• Footwear: as most of this walk is on footpaths and paved paths, you may prefer to wear stout walking shoes or well cushioned trainers instead of walking boots.
• Water (at least 1 and ideally 2 litres)
• Packed lunch/picnic.
• Money for drinks and refreshments after the hike.
• That's it! We will take care of train tickets, logistics on the day etc, so that you can just turn up and have a great day :-)

Dog

Dogs can use this trail as well, but must be on a leash.

Safety and Terms and Conditions

Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable, but we have a process to release your space for resale to another member. Please follow the instructions in our FAQ and email us with your PayPal “invoice ID” immediately after you change your RSVP to “NO”.

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Safety

This hike is led by a trained hike leader and qualified Outdoor Activity First Aider. Outdoor activities involve a risk of personal injury. Please come with suitable hiking footwear and hiking clothes such as warm clothes, waterproof jacket and trousers in case of rain - more info

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