Kent Walks
These walks around Walmer Castle blend history, coastal scenery, and open countryside for a truly rewarding experience.
The shorter route offers a gentle circuit, beginning at Walmer Castle - Henry VIII’s artillery fort and later home to the Duke of Wellington - before passing the memorial at Walmer Aerodrome and finishing along the White Cliffs Country Trail with sweeping sea views.
It’s a perfect way to stretch your legs while soaking up Walmer’s heritage and the natural beauty of the coast.
The longer route takes in even more of Walmer’s dramatic coastline and rich history.
Starting again at the castle, it passes the aerodrome memorial, then moves through woodland and open countryside to the Dover Patrol Monument and Leathercoat Point.
Following stretches of the King Charles III England Coast Path and the White Cliffs Country Trail, the route offers cliff-top views, shingle beaches, and wide skies - a true coastal adventure that combines nature, heritage, and big, breathtaking scenery.
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Walk information
This shorter route offers a relaxed circuit combining history, open landscapes, and sea views.
It begins at Walmer Castle, Henry VIII’s artillery fort and continues to the site of Walmer Aerodrome.
The walk finishes along a stretch of the White Cliffs Country Trail, with sweeping views over the Channel.
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This a nice little walk just a slight hill - got to see wild pigs at top of hill seating
Walk information
This longer rout takes in Walmer’s rich history and dramatic coastline over a more rewarding walk.
It begins at Walmer Castle, Henry VIII’s Tudor fort t, before heading past the memorial at Walmer Aerodrome and reaching the Dover Patrol Monument and Leathercoat Point.
The route then follows long coastal stretches of both the King Charles III England Coast Path and the White Cliffs Country Trail, combining shingle beaches, and cliff-top views.
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