Folkestone family fun ๐Ÿ–

Walks, England, Kent, Folkestone and Hythe
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Folkestone family fun ๐Ÿ–

Folkestone, Kent

by claud

  • 3 hours / 4.6km
  • 31

Gorgeous views and wildlife in the coastal park, and fab art and history in the harbour with a slice of beach on the side.

  • Wildlife
  • Water feature
  • Great views
  • Public toilets
  • Parking
  • Child friendly

Walk preview

Map preview for Folkestone family fun ๐Ÿ–
  1. We parked in the Harbour Arm car park - super convenient and youโ€™re greeted with incredible views. You can easily cycle from the ๐Ÿš†

    Step 1: We parked in the Harbour Arm car park - super convenient and youโ€™re greeted with incredible views. You can easily cycle from the ๐Ÿš†

  2. The amazing restoration of Folkestone Harbour station will be obvious. These beaut wildflowers greeted us between the old tracks

    Step 2: The amazing restoration of Folkestone Harbour station will be obvious. These beaut wildflowers greeted us between the old tracks

  3. The old station/signal box is now a yummy cafe

    Step 3: The old station/signal box is now a yummy cafe

  4. Enjoy the art as you walk along. This one is entitled โ€˜Rug Peopleโ€™ in reference to refugees carrying their possessions in carpets

    Step 4: Enjoy the art as you walk along. This one is entitled โ€˜Rug Peopleโ€™ in reference to refugees carrying their possessions in carpets

  5. As you reach the end of the station, take a right onto the walkway along the shingle beach. You can grab beverages from the Harbour Arm

    Step 5: As you reach the end of the station, take a right onto the walkway along the shingle beach. You can grab beverages from the Harbour Arm

  6. Annnnnnd breathe. Enjoy the expanse of gorgeous beach and lovely old architecture as you walk on the railway sleepers

    Step 6: Annnnnnd breathe. Enjoy the expanse of gorgeous beach and lovely old architecture as you walk on the railway sleepers

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