Cycle Routes
The Cliffs and Castles Route
National Cycle Route 1 - From Deal to Sandwich
From Deal to Sandwich, take National route 1
north from Deal Pier along Beach Street, then inland to cross
marshlands drained by medieval monks, past golfers and sand dunes
under huge Dutch skies. Look out for all the sea birds and rare
plants; stop for a picnic on the beach or in the dunes.
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Places on the way:
- The Chequers Restaurant - 01304 363296
- Sandwich Bay - wide sandy beach at low tide
- The Bird Observatory - open all year 01304 617341
The Lure of Sandwich
Lock up your bikes on the quay, picnic by the riverside and
saunter through the fascinating medieval streets of half timbered
houses. Sandwich was once the greatest port and fourth largest town
in England! Enjoy the shops, pubs and tearooms.
Worth a stop: