London Surroundings | Ramsgate to Margate Hike

|Ramsgate to Margate Hike. London Surroundings | Ramsgate to Margate Hike RamsgateMargate Ramsgate to Margate Hike 16.04 km Moderate difficulty ★★★ Coastal hikes are a different kind of experience compared to the tranquility of forest trails. The vastness of the coastline and the roar of the sea bring a sense of openness. If you're feeling overwhelmed, take a walk by the sea and let your mind relax and heal. LondonRamsgate From Charing Cross station in London, you can take a train to Ramsgate, enjoying the countryside scenery of southeast England along the way. The journey takes about two hours. It is recommended to purchase a round-trip ticket. You can return to London from Margate (the end point). After arriving in Ramsgate, the first stop of the hike is High Street. From High Street, there is a gentle slope. At the end of the slope, turn around and you will see the docks by the sea and the elevated highway built with red bricks. If you are a fan of Hayao Miyazaki, this sunny scene will remind you of something familiar. Royal Victoria Pavilion Following the map, you will see the Royal Victoria Pavilion, an iconic building. Ramsgate Tunnel Passing by some ice cream shops and seaside apartments, you will then reach the historic Ramsgate Tunnel. This tunnel was originally built as an air raid shelter during World War II to protect local residents from air raids. Dumpton Gap Coming out of the tunnel, continue forward. When the weather is good, you can often see people with children and dogs walking or cycling leisurely on Dumpton Gap beach, enjoying the sunshine and the beach. Viking Bay Then you will arrive at Viking Bay in Broadstairs. This beach is known for its traditional British seaside town atmosphere. The colorful beach huts are lined up along the promenade, adding a lot of vitality to the beach. Kingsgate BayBotany Bay This section is the most stunning part of the hike. The famous white cliffs of Dover appear before your eyes. During World War II, British pilots saw these cliffs from afar and knew they were about to return home. Walpole BayLand Raft Continue hiking to Walpole Bay. At low tide, a large area of beach is exposed, where you can explore rock pools and tidal pools. Margate Finally, the end point of the hike is Margate. The Turner Contemporary art gallery in the town is a highlight. It showcases modern art and is named after the famous British landscape painter J.M.W. Turner. This hike from Ramsgate to Margate is full of discoveries at every step.