Winter walks in the district

While the days are shorter and you may need to wear thermals, it doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of opportunities to get outside and take in the district’s beauty.
 
Walking is proven to provide enormous health and fitness benefits – and also goes a long way in improving mental health and wellbeing.
 
There are loads of fantastic areas to take a stroll through in Folkestone & Hythe – we take a look at just some of the best places for a winter walk.

The Folkestone and Triennial route

We all know Folkestone is an art school – and there’s no better way to see that first hand than by taking a tour  around the country’s largest urban contemporary exhibition.

The best bit is they can all be seen for free!

Royal Military Canal

Definitely one of the contenders for the most tranquil and beautiful parts of the area we call home. The Royal  Military Canal offers great scenic views and enough history to keep non-walkers interested!

Lympne

Get up in the world and overlook the vast expanse of the Romney Marsh in Lympne. Take a trek on the mix of  country and road paths – you might even spot an animal or two as you make tracks past Port Lympne!

Sound Mirrors

The Sound Mirrors are part of the RSPB’s Dungeness Nature Reserve – and they are big!  Beautifully surrounded by a well-maintained, bio-diverse reserve perfect for those who love country and coast.

Lyminge Forest

Maybe you’re more of a woodland person – Lyminge Forest can offer you local wildlife in abundance and the soft sounds of leaves, twigs and bark under your feet. What’s not to love?

Our coastline

Most of the district’s coastline is still a treat even when the weather isn’t perfect. We can’t be the only ones that love watching, cup of coffee in hand, as the waves crash against the shore.