The Promenades

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East Cliff Promenade | Marina Esplanade | Paragon Promenade | West Cliff Promenade

Ramsgate offers scenic coastal routes made up of several distinct walkways. The East Cliff Promenade and West Cliff Promenade dominate the clifftops, joined by the smaller Paragon Promenade on the west side. Below, running parallel to Ramsgate Main Sands, the Marina Esplanade connects with the lower East Cliff Promenade to create a sea level coastal route.

Walks & Trails :

The self guided Pulhamite Trail highlights Pulhamite landmarks on both the East & West Promenades.

East Cliff Promenade

East Cliff Promenade is a scenic coastal walkway. Spanning both the top of the chalk cliffs and a flat, paved sea-level path, it blends rich Victorian and Regency heritage with dramatic views across the English Channel toward the French coastline.

Promenade from Ramsgate Royal Harbour up Maderia Walk heading east to King George VI Memorial Park or make your way along Marina Esplanade and the lower East Cliff Promenade to the Ramsgate Sea Garden and East Cliff Beach.

Facilities along/near the promenade include :

Restaurant, Cafés, Bars & Gift Shop
Toilets

There are no public toilets on East Cliff Promenade (the nearest ones are in King George VI Memorial Park and on the Marina Esplanade – see Map).

Landmarks include :

East Cliff Promenade
Lower East Cliff Promenade
Accessibility :

East Cliff Promenade is flat wide and paved, making it very accessible for wheelchairs and prams. However, getting down from the clifftop to the lower promenade is more difficult.

Access to East Cliff Beach

East Cliff Beach is accessible via a gentle, step-free concrete slope from the lower promenade and from the upper promenade via the :-

Access to Ramsgate Main Sands

Ramsgate Main Sands can be accessed via the :-

Access to Ramsgate Royal Harbour

Ramsgate Royal Harbour can be accessed via the :-

Cycling Restrictions and Routes :

Cycling is restricted in certain areas of the East Cliff Promenade. Please follow the instructions on local signs.

The following ‘Cycling Routes’ include the East Cliff Promenade :-

Walking Trails :

The following ‘Walking Trails’ include the East Cliff Promenade :-

Public Art Trail :

The Public Art Trail covers East Cliff Promenade. Click here for information.

History Walks :
Dog friendly :

East Cliff Promenade, is entirely dog-friendly and features numerous dog waste bins to keep the area clean.

MAP

Marina Esplanade

Marina Esplanade connects with the lower East Cliff Promenade. It runs parallel to Ramsgate Main Sands.

Facilities along Marina Esplanade include :

Cafés, Bars and Restaurants
Toilets

Bathing Station (next to Coasters) – see Map.

  • Standard toilets : Open daily (typically 9:30am – 7:30pm in peak seasons).
  • Accessible toilets : RADAR key access available.
  • Baby changing : Provided on-site.

Click here for more information.

Parking

Pay & Display parking is available on the Marina Esplanade (Carparks 1, 2 & 3) – see Map.

Landmarks include :

MAP

Paragon Promenade

Paragon Promenade is a historic clifftop terrace and street, it forms the initial section of the West Cliff walkway, seamlessly transitioning into the broader West Cliff Promenade.

The adjacent street, The Paragon, features striking multi-storey Georgian and Victorian townhouses with elegant balconies facing the sea.

Facilities along/near the promenade include :

Landmarks include :

  • A townhouse with a Blue Plaque commemorating Charles Darwin, who stayed there.
Accessibility :

While it offers a relatively level outdoor street-level stroll with scenic sea views, full accessibility varies because it borders older, historic architecture.

Access to Ramsgate Royal Harbour

Ramsgate Royal Harbour can be accessed via :-

MAP

West Cliff Promenade

West Cliff Promenade is a historic clifftop walkway offering sweeping views of the English Channel and the Royal Harbour. Developed largely in the 1920s, it features local heritage sites and leisure spots.

West Cliff Promenade starts at the end of Paragon Promenade heading west to Courtstairs Park and Pegwell Road.

Facilities along/near the promenade include :

Cafés and Bars
Toilets

Screaming Alley Public Toilets – see Map.

  • Standard toilets : Open daily (typically 9:00am – 5:00pm in peak seasons).
  • Accessible toilets : RADAR key access available.
  • Baby changing : Provided on-site.

Landmarks include :

Accessibility :

West Cliff Promenade is flat wide and paved, making it very accessible for wheelchairs and prams. However, getting down from the clifftop to the Western Undercliff is more difficult.

Access to Western Undercliff

Western Undercliff Beach can be accessed via the :-

You can also walk down the sloped walkways to the left and right of the Ramsgate Boating Pool Cafe and Bar.

Cycling Restrictions and Routes :

To access Western Undercliff Beach cyclist must walk thier bikes down the sloped walkways and Screaming Alley Steps.

The following ‘Cycling Routes’ include the West Cliff Promenade :-

Walking Trails :

The following ‘Walking Trails’ include the West Cliff Promenade :-

Public Art Trail :

The Public Art Trail covers West Cliff Promenade. Click here for information.

History Walks :
  • The West Cliff Costumed walk meets at the West Cliff Lift (July & August).
  • The NCT-Walk & Talk Tour meets at The Look Out Café (April – October).
    • Click here for more information on this guided walk.
  • The Ramsgate Military & Heritage Trails (created by the Thanet Community Development Trust), starts & ends at Government Acre.
    • Click here for information on these self guided walks.
  • The Pulmanite Trail is a self guided walk, highlighting Pulhamite landmarks on both the West and East Promenades.
Dog friendly :

West Cliff Promenade, is entirely dog-friendly and features numerous dog waste bins to keep the area clean.

MAP

Promenades

East Cliff Promenade | Marina Esplanade | Paragon Promenade | West Cliff Promenade

Maps

East Cliff Promenade | Marina Esplanade | Paragon Promenade | West Cliff Promenade