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People have requested a swimming walk, so here’s one with two opportunities for sea bathing. The first is at Sandgate followed by somewhere called Mermaid beach, which is considered safer by previous posters.
In the morning the walk passes Saltwood Castle the former home of the diarist and all round bad boy Alan Clark and of his father Sir Kenneth Clark of Civilisation fame.
The walk itself is relatively short at 7 miles (11.2km)
A recommended extension around Folkestone harbour takes the length up to 8.3 miles (13.4 km)
Toughness 5/10 Two steep climbs in the forenoon then more or less flat.
Trains. Catch the 10.04 Dover Priory train from Charing Cross calling at Waterloo East 10.07, London Bridge 10.13 reaching Sandling at 11.36
You can shave 36 minutes off the journey time by catching the 10.40 high speed train from St. Pancras (Stratford International 10.48) and changing to the above train at Ashford (11.18/11.25)
This will be more expensive.
Return trains to Charing Cross are .05 and .35 hrs and to St Pancras at 15.56, 16.05, 16.54, and 17.05
Buy a return to Folkestone Central.
Lunch can be had from many outlets along the seafront as soon as you reach Sandgate.
https://www.theshipfolkestone.com/ got good reviews for its open air deck overlooking the sea.
Tea There’s a Co-op near the station providing supplies for the homeward journey and many pubs and restaurants in Folkestone should you decide to remain for an evening meal.
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