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Coastal route in Kent

Would you like to explore the English county of Kent by motorhome or caravan and love the sea and the coast? Then you should take a closer look at our Kent Coastal Route! It runs from Dover on Deal Road to Kingsdown - Walmer - Deal - Sandwich Bay - Ramsgate - Broadstairs - Kingsgate Bay and Botany Bay - Margate - Westgate-on-Sea - Birchington-on-Sea - Herne Bay - Whitstable - Rochester / Chatham on the Medway River and back to Dover or Folkestone via the M 2 and M 20 to the ferry or the Eurotunnel. This route, which takes around eight days and is convenient to two places per day, leads along the north-east coast of Kent and includes some of the most beautiful beaches in southern England with the Isle of Thanet. By the way, in this Freeontour article, we present you with particularly recommended stops, for which you could easily plan a day or two longer:

Day

Port of Dover, Marine Parade, Dover, Vereinigtes Königreich

Harbour House, Marine Parade, Dover CT17 9BU, Vereinigtes Königreich

51° 7' 15.3" N 1° 18' 48.3" E

51.1209060 1.3134200


☍ 8,2 km ( 12 min.)

Hawthorn Farm, Touring & Holiday Park

Here you can spend the first night and take a trip to the famous White Cliffs.

Station Road, CT15 5LA, Dover, Großbritannien

51° 10' 8" N 1° 20' 48.1" E

51.1689000 1.3467000


☍ 5,3 km ( 7 min.)

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Kingsdown, Deal, Vereinigtes Königreich

A dreamy village at the north end of the White Cliffs. There are no major sights here, but there are good opportunities for walking and cycling. Mainly pebble beaches, the National Cycle Route 1 and the Saxon Shore Way run through the place.

51° 11' 8.6" N 1° 24' 1.3" E

51.1857180 1.4003630


☍ 4,2 km ( 6 min.)

Walmer, Vereinigtes Königreich

It is worth stopping here to see Walmer Castle & Gardens. It was built by Henry VIII and was once the residence of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports.

Walmer CT14, Vereinigtes Königreich

51° 12' 17.2" N 1° 23' 35.5" E

51.2047669 1.3931920


☍ 2,7 km ( 5 min.)

Deal, Vereinigtes Königreich

Worth seeing are the Deal Castle and the Maritime & Local History Museum Deal on St. George's Road.

Deal CT14, Vereinigtes Königreich

51° 13' 21" N 1° 24' 6" E

51.2224910 1.4016610


☍ 9,9 km ( 15 min.)

Sandwich Leisure Holiday Park

Woodnesborough Road, CT13 0AA, Sandwich, Großbritannien

51° 16' 26" N 1° 19' 56.6" E

51.2739000 1.3324000


☍ 0,6 km ( 2 min.)

Day

Sandwich, Vereinigtes Königreich

How about a stroll through the place, a visit to the Secret Gardens of Sandwich and of course a delicious sandwich? Here you can find details about sights in Sandwich: https://www.freeontour.com/de/articles/erlebnisberichte/wohnmobil-tour-an-der-kuste-von-kent

51° 16' 26.5" N 1° 20' 14.7" E

51.2740170 1.3374270


☍ 5,6 km ( 14 min.)

Sandwich Bay, Vereinigtes Königreich

Extensive nature reserve with marshland and dune landscapes - perfect for walks, hikes or bike tours. Vehicles are charged on the access road, and cyclists and pedestrians can pass free of charge.

51° 17' 12.3" N 1° 24' 12.6" E

51.2867431 1.4034931


☍ 6,1 km ( 15 min.)

Sandwich Leisure Holiday Park

Woodnesborough Road, CT13 0AA, Sandwich, Großbritannien

51° 16' 26" N 1° 19' 56.6" E

51.2739000 1.3324000


☍ 12,8 km ( 18 min.)

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Ramsgate, Vereinigtes Königreich

Long sandy beaches at the Ramsgate Sands and a maritime museum at the harbor that is well worth seeing beckon here.

51° 20' 8" N 1° 25' 11.6" E

51.3355450 1.4198950


☍ 3,2 km ( 7 min.)

Broadstairs, Vereinigtes Königreich

Stroll in the seaside resort, take a look at the Dickens House and treat yourself to a delicious ice cream. Details on what to see in Broadstairs can be found here: https://www.freeontour.com/de/articles/erlebnisberichte/wohnmobil-tour-an-der-kuste-von-kent

51° 21' 36.6" N 1° 25' 55.3" E

51.3601630 1.4320380


☍ 4,4 km ( 7 min.)

Kingsgate Bay, Vereinigtes Königreich

Attractive beach landscape with rock formations and cliffs.

51° 23' 6.9" N 1° 26' 41.3" E

51.3852377 1.4447920


☍ 2,4 km ( 4 min.)

Botany Bay, Vereinigtes Königreich

Attractive beach landscape with rock formations and cliffs.

51° 23' 28.8" N 1° 26' 10.8" E

51.3913400 1.4363390


☍ 7,8 km ( 16 min.)

Nethercourt Touring Park

Nethercourt Hill, CT11 0RX, Ramsgate, Großbritannien

51° 20' 3.8" N 1° 23' 51" E

51.3344000 1.3975000


☍ 7,8 km ( 15 min.)

Day

Margate, Vereinigtes Königreich

Explore the quaint old town, lively harbor, and Turner Contemporary art gallery. You can find details about Margate here: https://www.freeontour.com/de/articles/erlebnisberichte/wohnmobil-tour-an-der-kuste-von-kent

51° 23' 22.7" N 1° 23' 12.6" E

51.3896460 1.3868339


☍ 4,7 km ( 9 min.)

Westgate-on-Sea, Vereinigtes Königreich

Small seaside resort with two beautiful sandy beaches, Westgate Bay and St. Mildred's Bay, often not as crowded as Margate.

Westgate-on-Sea CT8 8NG, Vereinigtes Königreich

51° 22' 58.1" N 1° 20' 2.4" E

51.3828070 1.3340030


☍ 2,8 km ( 5 min.)

Birchington Vale Holiday Park

Shottendane Road, CT7 0HD, Birchington, Großbritannien

51° 21' 57.2" N 1° 19' 54.1" E

51.3659000 1.3317000


☍ 2,8 km ( 4 min.)

Day

Birchington-on-Sea, Vereinigtes Königreich

A seaside resort popular with best agers without the hype. The Quex Park & Powell-Cotton Museum on the outskirts is well worth a visit.

51° 22' 24" N 1° 18' 23.5" E

51.3733470 1.3065320


☍ 14,8 km ( 14 min.)

Herne Bay, Vereinigtes Königreich

Traditional seaside resort with a slightly dusty shine. Must-see stop at the ruins of St. Mary Church.

51° 22' 15.3" N 1° 7' 40" E

51.3709220 1.1277710


☍ 5,0 km ( 8 min.)

Campsite Seaview Holiday Village

St. John's Road, CT5 2RY, Swalecliffe, Großbritannien

51° 21' 47.2" N 1° 4' 10.9" E

51.3631000 1.0697000


☍ 3,2 km ( 5 min.)

Day

Whitstable Castle, Whitstable, Vereinigtes Königreich

You should definitely see beautiful Whitstable Castle and its park.

Whitstable Castle, Whitstable CT5 2BW, Vereinigtes Königreich

51° 21' 51.5" N 1° 2' 5.1" E

51.3642947 1.0347477


☍ 1,7 km ( 4 min.)

Whitstable, Vereinigtes Königreich

Do you prefer oysters and fish markets, leisurely walks by the sea with panoramic views or would you prefer traditional pubs? Details about Whitstable can be found here: https://www.freeontour.com/de/articles/erlebnisberichte/wohnmobil-tour-an-der-kuste-von-kent

51° 21' 39.8" N 1° 1' 27.3" E

51.3610470 1.0242560


☍ 3,7 km ( 6 min.)

Campsite Seaview Holiday Village

St. John's Road, CT5 2RY, Swalecliffe, Großbritannien

51° 21' 47.2" N 1° 4' 10.9" E

51.3631000 1.0697000


☍ 51,6 km ( 39 min.)

Day

Rochester, Chatham, Vereinigtes Königreich

Well worth a longer stay. There is an imposing cathedral and castle as well as the pretty shopping street High Street. The Charles Dickens Festival and a large Christmas market also attract visitors here every year.

Rochester, Vereinigtes Königreich

51° 23' 16.8" N 0° 30' 24.2" E

51.3880000 0.5067210


☍ 79,9 km ( 59 min.)

Dover Ferry Terminal, Dover, Vereinigtes Königreich

Dover CT16 1JN, Vereinigtes Königreich

51° 7' 29.9" N 1° 19' 57.5" E

51.1249853 1.3326351