Cycle Routes
Cliffs and Castles
Explore the delights of White Cliffs Country and discover castles and forts at almost every turn. Visit the remains of ancient Roman forts at Richborough and in Dover (the Roman Painted House) or the unique 'Tudor Rose' castles of Walmer, Deal and Sandown (the last just a ruin). Of course a visit to this corner of Kent would not be complete without seeing the most famous castle of all - ' The Key to the Kingdom' - Dover Castle.
Deal, with its splendid castle and pier is the perfect centre from which to explore the cycle routes in this picturesque corner of Kent.
Take a stroll through this picturesque and historic but working town. Explore the north end with its wealth of specialist shops, antique shops, galleries, and a Saturday market.
Hidden between Alfred Square and the Pier are narrow 18th Century streets of quaint former boatmen's cottages.
Fresh fish is sold on the beach where boats are drawn up on the shingle; there are several pubs and restaurants specialising in seafood - or enjoy British fish-and-chips.
Try a British breakfast on the pier, or in one of the cafes near the seafront - one serves 60 different sorts of breakfast!
Deal is ideal for walkers and cyclists with a flat seven mile coastal stretch from Walmer to Sandown and across the sand dunes to Sandwich Bay.
Bicycle parking can be found near the Pier and in the High Street.
Worth a visit:
Deal Castle - 01304 372762
Deal Maritime and Local History Museum - 01304 372679
The Timeball Tower - 01304 201200
Walmer Castle and Gardens - 01304 364288
The Deal Trail of Blood - Street Theatre - 01304 369576
- Cliffs and Castles
- National Route 1 from Dover to Deal
- National Route 1 from Deal to Sandwich
- The Sandwich Way - Route 15
- The Miners' Cycle Trail
- The Skylark Trail
