Folkestone to Dover walk

amib • 22-Feb-20

This was a lovely visit to the sea-side on a brisk, late Winter's day, to undertake around 9.25 miles of walking. Although some of the scenery replicates an earlier walk done 8 years prior (SWC 93c), this walk hadn't been done before. There's a short section through Folkestone, which is being regenerated, before the ascent up to the Downs. Thereafter, there's some great views of The Warren, down below; The Channel; The Battle of Britain Memorial and lots of War-time memorabilia, including a rare 'Sound Mirror'. Lunch is had at one of several picnic stops around the half-way mark, and not far from the suggested pub-stop. After this comes the remotest, and best part, of the walk, prior to the descent into Dover, with views of the Channel Tunnel exit near Samphire Hoe Country Park and the busy harbour. There's a further ascent over the Western Heights, before a couple of alternative endings. Today's was straight to the station, due to failing light. A very pleasant walk, though there's some wind interference on commentary due to the impending Storm Ciara. On the other hand, this dispensed with traffic noise from the nearby A20.

Hiking In London • 19-Apr-20

Coastal Walk along the cliffs to Dover, with options also taking in The Warren. This is a highly scenic coastal walk with fine sea views throughout. It introduces you to some of the quainter sides of Folkestone, a town which like many south coast seaside towns is undergoing something of a renaissance. You then climb up past a Martello Towers (Napoleonic-era fortification) and out into the Warren, an interesting area of wild coastland and former landslips, where you walk along concrete sea defences and then climb on a steep, but not vertiginous, path up to the top of the cliff. The rest of the route into Dover is along the top of the chalk cliffs, passing 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series of World War II installations, including a rare sound mirror (an early form of aircraft detection that was superseded by radar), and some large gun emplacements. The only downside on this section of the route is noise from the A20 dual carriageway just inland, though this is muted when the wind is blowing from the sea (ie, from the south or south west). In compensation there is a dramatic approach to Dover – a narrow (but not difficult) ridge between an inland valley and the sea. The walk finishes by crossing the town’s Western Heights, passing deserted 19th century forts and with wonderful views of the town and port. See more: https://www.walkingclub.org.uk/walk/folkestone-to-dover/index.html If you arrived to this page is because you are interested in our Club and what we are doing. Probably we share the same values, we love nature and the freedom of walking through the country side. Even more, you might want to collaborate with us to help us improve and replace our hiking equipment. If so, please proceed with a donation subscription, you choose the amount and you can cancel at any time. Feel proud to be part of this big community!! In return, in the case you have a company, we can include your logo on our website, videos...etc Let's growth together!! https://www.patreon.com/hikinginlondon swcwalk13 swcwalks

Hiking In London • 07-Jul-20

This is a highly scenic coastal walk with fine sea views throughout. It introduces you to some of the quainter sides of Folkestone, a town which like many south coast seaside towns is undergoing something of a renaissance. Next event http://www.senderismoenlondres.co.uk/events.html You then climb up past a Martello Towers (Napoleonic-era fortification) and out into the Warren, an interesting area of wild coastland and former landslips, where you walk along concrete sea defences and then climb on a steep, but not vertiginous, path up to the top of the cliff. Main walk: 14.8km (9.2 miles) Toughness On average 5 out of 10: mostly flat or with gentle gradients, but one prolonged and steep hill climb (9 out of 10) on the main walk and Folkestone Circular: a less steep climb on options a) and b). See more: https://www.walkingclub.org.uk/walk/folkestone-to-dover/index.html ¡SUBSCRIBE! Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/senderismoenlondres Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hikinginlondon/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hikinginlondon/ © Club Hiking in London. Ltd 2020 (CASC) in collaboration with Saturday Walkers Club. swcwalks swcwalk13 #HikingUK #HikinginLondon #Folkestone