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Herne Bay to Reculver Towers, Kent

Herne Bay to Reculver Towers

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Dog friendlyBy the seaCountrysideFlat and easy4 places along the way

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A bracing four-mile coastal walk along the Saxon Shore Way from Herne Bay's Victorian seafront to the dramatic twin towers of Reculver, following sea wall, shingle beach and clifftop path. The iconic Reculver Towers — twin 12th-century church spires rising from a Roman fort — have guided sailors for centuries and appear increasingly dramatic as you approach along the coast.

Along the way

1
Herne Bay PierThe truncated remains of one of England's longest Victorian piers — the detached pier head sits alone offshore.
2
Beltinge CliffLow crumbling cliffs of London Clay, rich in fossils washed from the shore.
3
Bishopstone GlenA small wooded valley cutting through the coastal cliffs — the only greenery along this otherwise open stretch.
4
Reculver TowersTwin 12th-century church towers on the site of Regulbium Roman fort, a landmark for mariners since the Middle Ages.

The route

Distance5.7 km
Walking≈ 1 h 18
Running≈ 35 min
Climb↑ 18 m
RouteOne way

A 5.7 km one-way route from Herne Bay to walk or run, with 18 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 18 m in total

Before you go

StartNeptune's Arm, Herne BayOpen the start in Maps →
FinishA different place from the start: see the map
ParkingCentral Parade, Herne Bay
By train or busHerne Bay station, 600 m
UnderfootFlat sea wall. Some gravel sections.

Dogs

DogsWelcome, and there are stretches where they can run free
Season1 Mar – 31 Jul: Dogs on lead near ground-nesting birds on open land

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