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Discover our incredible coastline with stunning walks from our doorstep, and soak up your surroundings with trails to explore our town, history & heritage.
Beaches, bays & nature walks
Explore the spectacular scenery of the Thanet coastline with this 7 mile (4 hour) walk – taking in the best beaches from Ramsgate to Margate, via Botany Bay. At low tide, walk the entire trail along the sands and catch a bus back.
Boats, birds and a beautiful bay await you on this 6 mile (3 hour) walk, which packs in the nautical and the natural in equal measure.
A walk that takes in the coast, cliffs and café cultures of two of Kent’s finest seaside towns.
Let our local guide introduce you to this enhanced walking technique, using poles to give your upper body and legs more of a workout – and explore our coastline at the same time!
Town, history & heritage walks
Soak up your surroundings with this twin trail around our town – taking in the riviera vibe, Regency architecture and our royal connections, all in under two hours.
Stroll around the only royal harbour in the UK. From the lighthouse to the pier, George IV’s obelisk and the memorial to the Dunkirk “Little Ships” – there’s history at every turn.
Did you know Van Gogh lived in Ramsgate? Follow in the footsteps of the great artist, and the sights he shared in letters to his family.
Spot the gems of creativity around our town on this trail that takes in sculptures, painting, installations and more.
Even more walking experiences
We have a wealth of local heritage to explore, from living history walks, to virtual story guides and even a quiz trail too.
Looking for a longer walking adventure? Ramsgate lies at a crossroads of the great England Coast Path, and several and camino routes, which criss-cross the beauty of Kent’s countryside.
Photo credits: Tourism at TDC, Alex Tuddenham, Explore Kent, Brian Whitehead, Visit Ramsgate