Romans, Saints and Saxons landed here, artists and writers drew inspiration here, so hop on your bike and discover why visitors have been coming to the Isle of Thanet for centuries. Whichever section of the 32 mile (51.4 km)Viking Coastal Trail you choose to explore, you are sure to find dramatic scenery and a wealth of local historical gems.

Divide the trail up into the manageable sections and you’ll find a variety of fantastic days out; from pedalling your way through rural villages to winding your way along the coast, taking in vibrant seaside towns and the haunts of Charles Dickens and JMW Turner.

The route is also known as the Regional Cycle Network 15 and well signed throughout with the trail logo and the National Cycle Network.

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The Viking Coastal Trail

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EXPLORE THE VIKING COASTAL TRAIL, MARGATE, BROADSTAIRS AND RAMSGATE, AND CIRCLE THE ISLE OF THANET BY BIKE

The Path of St Augustine’s

Location: St Augustine’s Cross (CT12 5JN) - Monkton

Distance: 4.5 miles (7 km)

Time: Allow 45 minutes

OS Explorer Map: 150

Terrain: On-road

Refreshments & facilities: Pubs and restaurants in Minster and Cliffsend

Parking: Car park at the Viking Ship ‘Hugin’

Retrace the footsteps of St Augustine, the intrepid missionary of Pope Gregory the Great, charged with the task of bringing Christianity from Rome to England in 597 AD.

Ebbsfleet was where St Augustine and 40 monks first stepped on to English soil. St Augustine’s Cross marks the spot where it is said he first met King Ethelbert, a sovereign he later converted to Christianity.

As Britain’s oldest inhabited house it is no surprise that Minster Abbey has had a stormy past. Founded as the first English monastery in 670 AD, the Abbey was destroyed by Vikings, rebuilt by King Canute and then razed to the ground during the Norman Conquest.

From an ancient monastery to an ancient church, Minster’s St Mary the Virgin Church was the first church in Thanet. The peal of five bells carries across the marshland from the church, four of which date back to the 17th century.

A little way off the trail, the 16-acre Monkton Nature Reserve is worth a small detour. The abandoned chalk quarry provides a fantastic site for animals, wild flowers and bats to flourish.

4 Smugglers’ Haunts Ride

Location: Joss Bay (CT10 3PG) – Margate

Distance: 3.5 miles (6km)

Time: Allow 30 minutes

OS Explorer Map: 150

Terrain: Mainly off-road

Refreshments & facilities: Restaurants and pubs at Margate. Public toilets in Margate and Joss Bay

Parking: Joss Bay and Margate

Cycle this stretch of the trail from the sweeping Joss Bay to lively Margate. Evidence of smuggling legend is found all along this trail, from bays named after notorious crooks to a museum packed with smuggling history.

The notorious 18th century smuggler Joss Snelling was named after the glorious Joss Bay. Unlike his peers, Snelling escaped hanging, his status reaching lofty heights, so much so that he was even introduced to Queen Victoria as “the famous Broadstairs smuggler”.

Botany Bay is said to have been named after Botany Bay in Australia; the fate for many smugglers was deportation to Australia by convict ship!

Riding into Margate, the museum and harbour offer a perfect end to your smuggling trail. The museum tells the town’s tale, from the town’s smugglers to its important role in the evacuation of Dunkirk.

A departure from the history and heritage of the area, the visually dynamic Turner Contemporary, next to the 19th century harbour, offers a refreshing end to your ride.

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Beaches and Bays

Location: Margate (CT9 1JD) – Minnis Bay

Distance: 3.75 miles (6.25 km) optional extended route toReculver – 3.75 miles (6.25 km)

Time: 30 minutes (Allow 1 hour with extension to Reculver)

OS Explorer Map: 150

Terrain: Mainly off-road

Refreshments & facilities: Pubs and restaurants at Margate, Westgate-on-Sea and Minnis Bay. Public toilets at Margate, Westgate-on-Sea and Minnis Bay

Parking: At Margate, Westgate-on-Sea and Minnis Bay

Enjoy the trail from Margate harbour to the family haven of Minnis Bay, discovering six sandy bays and hidden coves along this largely traffic-free route.

What better way to start this beach-hopping tour than taking in some of the traditional trappings of a seaside town? Make the most of ice cream stalls overlooking the magnificent stretch of Margate Main Sands.

At Westbrook Bay take in a deep breath of sea air, visit the café along the promenade, or have a game of golf at Strokes Adventure Golf.

St Mildred’s Bay at Westgate-on-Sea offers plenty of distractions. Take in stunning views from the chalk cliff tops and former WWI seaplane lookout, or wander the sandy beach, complete with chalk reef, tennis courts and cafés.

West Bay features a promenade, cliffs, a café and rock pools surrounding a glorious sandy beach. From here your route continues along the cliff top road to the promenade at Epple Bay where you can view the chalk sea caves.

You’ll find tranquil bays at Beresford Gap and Grenham, each with an extensive chalk reef habitat and wildlife.

Finish your trail with a stroll along Minnis Bay. If you’re feeling a little more adventurous kite boarding, sailing and windsurfing are all popular here. You can continue the route along the sea wall and on to the Reculver Towers.

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The Six Churches Ride

Location: St Nicholas at Wade (CT7 0NG) – Ramsgate

Distance: 9.5 mile (15.25 km)

Time: Allow 1.5 hours

OS Explorer Map: 150

Terrain: Mainly on-road

Refreshments & facilities: Restaurants and pubs at St Nicholas at Wade and Ramsgate

Parking: Ramsgate

Take on the trail from St Nicholas at Wade, passing six ancient churches and charming villages to meet the coast and vibrant Ramsgate.

St Nicholas at Wade’s grand flint and ragstone church dates back to the 13th century.

Cycle across peaceful marshland and you’ll reach Thanet’s smallest ancient church, St Mary Magdalene, nestled in the traditional village of Monkton.

Minster’s 12th century St Mary’s the Virgin Church is a stark reminder of the Reformation; the 1160 nave was the only part of the church to survive destruction.

One of England’s oldest religious buildings, Minster Abbey was founded by Princess Ermenburga in the 7th century; it is said to have been funded by her cousin and King of Kent, Egbert, after he murdered her two brothers.

St Augustine’s Cross marks a piece of ancient local legend; it is said that this is the spot where St Augustine met with King Ethelbert nearly 1,500 years ago.

Along the sweeping clifftops at Pegwell Bay, you’ll see the architectural splendour of St Augustine’s Church, designed by the great Gothic revivalist architect Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin.

The small Sailor’s Church is your final stop, a contrast to the grand St Augustine’s Church. Built in 1878 by the Vicar of Christ Church, it was a refuge for the men and boys of the Ramsgate fleet.

1 History, Art and Architecture

Location: Ramsgate (CT12 5HY)

Distance: 4.5 mile (7km)

Time: 45 minutes

OS Explorer Map: 150

Terrain: Mainly off-road, some on-road sections

Refreshments & facilities: Pubs and restaurants in Ramsgate and public toilets at Pegwell, Ramsgate and King George VI Memorial Park

Parking: Car park at the Viking Ship Hugin

Viking ships and nostalgic villages pepper this section of the trail, not to mention the obligatory backdrop of fantastic coastal views along the entire ride.

This ride begins at the very heart of Thanet’s heritage with the Viking invasion. The Viking Ship ‘Hugin’ is a replica of the 1949 ‘Hugin’, which sailed from Denmark to Thanet to mark the 1500th anniversary of the invasion of Britain.

The grand St Augustine’s Church was designed by the Victorian architect Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, designer of the interiors of the Houses of Parliament. The Grange, the grade I listed house next to the church was designed by Pugin for his family. A self guided walking tour from East Cliff to West Cliff highlights Pugin’s influence in Ramsgate.

Ramsgate’s harbour lies along your trail, a perfect place to stop and enjoy lively restaurants and bars or take a tour of the Ramsgate Maritime Museum. Wander through the town and you’ll be distracted by sweeping crescents, Regency squares and Georgian terraces.

Rounding the coast from Ramsgate to Broadstairs, you’ll ride through the King George VI Memorial Park where the 19th century Italianate Greenhouse sits within a sweep of parkland.

2 Historic Broadstairs

Location: King George VI Memorial Park, Ramsgate (CT11 8BD) – North Foreland Lighthouse

Distance: 3.25 miles (9km)

Time: Allow 30 minutes

OS Explorer Map: 150

Terrain: On-road

Refreshments & facilities: Pubs and restaurants in Ramsgate and Broadstairs. Public toilets at King George VI Memorial Park, Broadstairs and Joss Bay

Parking: At Ramsgate, Broadstairs and Joss Bay

Explore the landscape that inspired famous figures including Charles Dickens and Thomas Crampton on this ride to nostalgic Broadstairs.

Pedaling along the cliff tops above Louisa Bay, you’ll soon reach Broadstairs; a short detour up the High Street leads you to Crampton Tower Museum. Situated in the original Broadstairs Waterworks, the museum is dedicated to the famous Victorian civil engineer, Thomas Russell Crampton.

This striking coastline attracted many creatives. Broadstairs was a favourite holiday spot for Charles Dickens and the Dickens House Museum on the seafront boasts a fascinating collection of his belongings. Bleak House, Dickens’ holiday home was famously where he wrote much of David Copperfield.

Seven glorious bays make up the Broadstairs seafront. The most notable bay, the Viking Bay was named after the landing of the anniversary Viking Ship ‘Hugin’ at Broadstairs.

The curved York Gate on Harbour Street stands as testament to George Culmer’s shipyard of the 16th Century. York Gate stood to protect Culmer’s prosperous business. The North Foreland Lighthouse is the final stop on your tour.

This great tower marks the southern entrance to the Thames and was the last manned lighthouse in the country until its conversion in 1998. External viewing only.

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Reculver to St Nicholas at Wade

Location: Reculver Towers (CT6 6SU) - St Nicholas at WadeDistance: 5 miles (7.9 km)Time: Allow 55 minutesOS Explorer Map: 150Terrain: Mainly on-roadRefreshments & facilities: Restaurants and pubs at ReculverParking: At Reculver and St Nicholas at Wade

Complete your circle of the Thanet peninsular and ride along the final section of the Viking Coastal Trail.

Pedal on from the magnificent Reculver Towers and take on this final 5-mile section, heading away from the glorious beaches and busy seaside towns and back through peaceful countryside and marshland towards the village of St Nicholas at Wade.

Reculver to Herne Bay

Location: Reculver Towers (CT6 6SU) - Herne BayDistance: 7 miles (11.3 km)Time: 1 hourOS Explorer Map: 150Terrain: Mainly off-roadRefreshments & facilities: Restaurants and pubs at Reculver and Herne BayParking: At Reculver and Herne Bay

Stretching on from the Reculver Towers, the section of the Oyster Bay Trail to Herne Bay is a fantastic addition to your exploration of the Viking Coastal Trail.

Your tour will take in the Reculver Towers, an imposing landmark which can be seen across the coastline as you make your way to Herne Bay. These 12th century towers stand amid the ruins of a Saxon monastery and a Roman fort.

Travel along the coast on traffic-free cycle paths and residential roads and you’ll soon reach Herne Bay seafront, lined with a rainbow of beach huts and with views back to the magnificent towers.

Walking TrailsWalk the Viking Coastal TrailExplore the Viking Coastal Trail on foot and you’ll discover more fantastic days out. Whether you are looking for a bracing cliff top walk on an autumn morning or a summer’s stroll along the beach, Thanet has a range of walks for any season.

Active RamsgateTry one of the Active Ramsgate walking trails which lead you from the lively harbour town of Ramsgate to the tranquil Pegwell Bay, the sweeping beaches of Broadstairs, a historic tour through the heart of Ramsgate’s town and along the sweeping bays towards Margate.

If you are feeling adventurous why not try one of the canoe trails? website: www.ramsgatetown.org/activeramsgate

Turner and Dickens WalkTake a tour between Dickens’ Broadstairs and Turner’s Margate on the 4 mile (6.4 km) signposted Turner and Dickens Walk.

Explore the area’s connections to these two creative giants with colourful mosaics documenting their lives and works.www.turneranddickenswalk.co.uk

EXPLORE KENTDiscover the great outdoors with a choice of over 400 walks, rides, parks, open spaces and events across the Garden of England. To find your day in nature visit the Explore Kent website. visit www.explorekent.org

Looking for a unique experience that will truly make your trip memorable? Book a free welcome with a Kent Greeter and see the Garden of England from the eyes of a friendly local! www.kentgreeters.co.uk

For information on more self-guided and guided walks and tours in Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate visit www.visitthanet.co.uk/walking

1 Bleak House N5

2 The Boating Pool L1

3 Club World I8

4 Crampton Tower Museum M5

5 Dickens House Museum N5

6 Drapers Windmill K7

7 Dreamland I8

8 The Grange & St Augustines Church (Opening 2017 St Augustine’s Visitor Centre) L1

9 Hartsdown Leisure Centre I7

10 Kent Surf School N5

11 RIB Request M2

12 Hornby Visitor Centre (Moving to a new location 2016/17) K6

13 Italianate Greenhouse N3

14 Joss Bay Surf School N7

15 Lillyputt Mini Golf N4

16 Margate Museum J8

17 Minster Abbey F1

18 Monkton Nature Reserve C3

19 Quex Park E5

20 RAF Manston History Museum H3

21 RAF Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum H4

22 Ramsgate Maritime Museum M2

23 Ramsgate Sports Centre L2

24 Revolution Skatepark L6

25 Ramsgate Tunnels and Defence of the Nation Museum M2

26 Sandwich & Pegwell Bay National Reserve I1

27 Sea Searcher Boat Trips M2

28 Shell Grotto J8

29 St Augustine’s Cross H1

30 Strokes Adventure Golf I8

31 Theatre Royal Margate J8

32 Tom Thumb Theatre K8

33 Tudor House J8

34 Turner Contemporary J8

35 Viking Adventure Playground K8

36 Viking Ship ‘Hugin’ J1

37 Walpole Bay Hotel and Museum K8

38 Margate Winter Gardens J8

PLACES TO VISITBroadstairs

Cycle Hire and ClubsMargate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate have a huge variety of accommodation, many welcoming walkers and cyclists. For more information visit www.visitthanet.co.uk

Cycle HireBikeShed71 Canterbury Road, Margate CT9 5ASTel: 01843 228866

Broadstairs Bike Hire17 Lloyd Road, Broadstairs CT10 1HZTel: 01843 447669

Ken’s Bike Shop28 Eaton Road, Margate CT9 1XA Tel: 01843 221422

Viking Coastal Trail BIKE HireThe Parade, Minnis Bay, Birchington CT7 9QRTel: 01843 843309 / 07818 828862

Cycle GroupsSPOKES East Kent Cycling CampaignTel: 01227 830336 www.spokeseastkent.org.uk

Step Forward – Cycle club aimed at people with disabilities Tel: 01843 292795

Thanet Road Clubwww.thanetrc.org.uk

ParkingCycle parking around Thanet is located in a number of town centre locations, including all train stations, beaches and a number of visitor attractions. All cycle parking facilities are marked on the map.

Observe the Coastal CodesYour enjoyment of the coast is maximised by keeping to the Coastal Code. Staying safe, looking out for other coastal users and protecting precious habitats, marine and birdlife is the basis for the Coastal Code. Leaving the coast how you find it or how you would expect to find it is the best way of keeping to the code. Remember to check tide times before you travel and advise someone of your route. More information can be found at nekmpa.org.uk/factfile/thanet-coastal-codes/

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GETTING AROUND

For information on taking bikes on buses or trains, please visit the following websites;Trains www.southeasternrailway.co.uk Buses www.stagecoachbus.com

Be CourteousCycle paths make your journey safer but on shared facilities, cyclists must give priority to pedestrians - Share with Care and dismount where signs advise

SHARING IS CARINGPlease pass people with care and slow down when approaching others. Try to stay to one side of the path.

Be ProtectedWear a cycle helmet. Make sure it is the right size, and is properly fitted and fastened at all times. Only buy a helmet that conforms to BS6863, Snell B90, B95, or ANSI standards.

Be HeardFit a bell or horn, and use it if you think drivers or pedestrians have not seen you.

Be SafeLook after your bike. Check moving parts regularly, giving special attention to brakes. Make sure that tyres are properly inflated, and that you can see the tread on them clearly. Ensure your reflectors and lights are clean.

Be WiseOver 100,000 cycles are reported stolen every year. Always lock your bike when you leave it, even if it is only for a few minutes. Get your bike frame marked with your postcode and stick on a ‘Coded Cycle’ sticker.

Be TrainedIf you have not had training, find out where to get it. Visit www.kent.gov.uk/bikeability

Thanet is well-served by mainline train stations and bus routes including the Thanet Loop which runs every 8 minutes during peak time. To plan your journey and for more information on sustainable and public transport links, visit kentconnected.org

Kent County CouncilInvicta House, Maidstone, Kent ME14 1XX

www.explorekent.orgEmail: explore@kent.gov.uk

Thanet Visitor Information ServiceServing Margate, Broadstairs and RamsgateThe Droit HouseStone Pier, Margate Kent CT9 1JD

www.visitthanet.co.ukEmail: visitorinformation@thanet.gov.ukTel: 01843 577577

Supporting information points at:Royal Albion Garden Kiosk, Broadstairs CT10 1AN Lillyputt Mini Golf, Victoria Gardens, Broadstairs CT10 1QL Customs House, Harbour Parade, Ramsgate CT11 8LN

This guide is available in other formats and can be explained in other languages. To obtain a copy please call: 03000 41 71 71. Textphone users please call: 18001 03000 41 71 71. Cartography © FourPoint Mapping Photos: Explore Kent, Thanet Tourism & Visit Kent

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ST MILDRED'S AVENUE

VALE ROAD

WILLSON'S RDSOUTHWOOD ROAD

EDITH ROADNORMAN ROAD

SOUTHWOOD ROAD

ASHBURNHAM ROAD

CHAPEL RD

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L AVE

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NETHERCOURT FARM ROAD

HELVELLYN AVENUE

THIR

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GRANVILLE AVENUE

CLIFTONVILLE AVENUE

PRINCES AVE

KINGS AVE

QUEENS AVE

WHITEHALL RD

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CLEMENTS ROAD

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COXES LANEMARRO S E AVE

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HOPES L A NE

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RIVECHESTNUT DRIVE

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ST MARY'S RD

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KING EDWARD ROAD

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HALFMILE RIDE

NASH COURT GARDENS

NASH COURT ROAD

ENTERPRISE ROAD

LISTER ROAD

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LINKSFIELD ROAD

THE WARREN DRIVE

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LYMINGTON ROAD

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MANSTON ROAD

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COLLEGE ROAD

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GEORGE HILL ROAD

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B2053

B2052

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B2052

B2052

B2052

B2051

B2052

B2052B2052

B 2055

B2051B2051

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B 2054

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B2050

B201

4

B2050

B2190

B2050

B2050

THANET WAY

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CANTERBURY ROAD WEST CANTERBURY ROAD EAST

HAINE

ROAD

SANDWICH ROAD

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NETHERCOURT HILL

P ARK ROAD BOUNDARY ROAD

MARGATE ROAD

ROYAL HARBOUR APPROACH

MARGATE ROAD

MARGATE ROAD

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HAI

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ROAD

WESTWO O D ROAD

RAMSGATE ROAD

ST PETERS ROAD

DANE COURT ROAD

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CANTERBURY ROAD

CANTERBURY ROAD

CANTERBURY ROAD

CANTERBURY ROAD

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CANTERBURY ROAD

CANTERBURY ROAD

WESTWOOD ROAD

BROADSTAIRS ROADTHE BROADWAY

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RAMSGATE RO

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A255

A255

A255

A254

A255

A255

A256

A255

A254

A254

A256

A254

A256

A256

A255

A299

A299A299

A253

A28

A299

A28

A28

A28

A28

A255

A255

APPR

OACH

EppleBay

WestBay

St Mildred’sBay

WestbrookBay

MargateMain Sands

Walpole BayPalm Bay Botany Bay

Kingsgate Bay

Joss Bay

Stone Bay

Louisa Bay

VikingBay

Dumpton Gap

RamsgateMain Sands

Hope Point

GrenhamBay

Pegwell Bay

Minnis Bay

King GeorgeVI Memorial Park

30

31

32

33

34

35

36

3738

+

+

+

+

+

+

Miles

Kilometres 0.50

1

0.5

0.75 2

1

see central inset for continuation of route to Reculver

see central inset for continuation of route to Reculver

© Crown copyright and database right 2016. Ordnance Survey Licence number 100019238. Cartography Sustrans FourPoint Mapping for Kent County CouncilFootpath walkers only

Library

Toucan crossing

Pelican crossing

Cycle parking

Regional CycleNetwork route number

Hospital

Museum

Advisory cycle route

Bus stop

Car parking

Toilet

Signed on-road cycle route / one way

Traffic-free cycle routeIncludes bridleways, restricted byways and byways opento all traffic. Not all routes are surfaced and may only besuitable for mountain bikes.

Bike hire / shop

Railway station/ Level crossing

Place of interestNamed and numbered

Viking Coastal Trail on-road

Viking Coastal Trail traffic-free

+

Tourist information

Footpath walkers only

Library

Toucan crossing

Pelican crossing

Cycle parking

Regional CycleNetwork route number

Hospital

Museum

Advisory cycle route

Bus stop

Car parking

Toilet

Signed on-road cycle route / one way

Traffic-free cycle routeIncludes bridleways, restricted byways and byways opento all traffic. Not all routes are surfaced and may only besuitable for mountain bikes.

Bike hire / shop

Railway station/ Level crossing

Place of interestNamed and numbered

Viking Coastal Trail on-road

Viking Coastal Trail traffic-free

+

Tourist information

Footpath walkers only

Library

Toucan crossing

Pelican crossing

Cycle parking

Regional CycleNetwork route number

Hospital

Museum

Advisory cycle route

Bus stop

Car parking

Toilet

Signed on-road cycle route / one way

Traffic-free cycle routeIncludes bridleways, restricted byways and byways opento all traffic. Not all routes are surfaced and may only besuitable for mountain bikes.

Bike hire / shop

Railway station/ Level crossing

Place of interestNamed and numbered

Viking Coastal Trail on-road

Viking Coastal Trail traffic-free

+

Tourist information

Footpath walkers only

Library

Toucan crossing

Pelican crossing

Cycle parking

Regional CycleNetwork route number

Hospital

Museum

Advisory cycle route

Bus stop

Car parking

Toilet

Signed on-road cycle route / one way

Traffic-free cycle routeIncludes bridleways, restricted byways and byways opento all traffic. Not all routes are surfaced and may only besuitable for mountain bikes.

Bike hire / shop

Railway station/ Level crossing

Place of interestNamed and numbered

Viking Coastal Trail on-road

Viking Coastal Trail traffic-free

+

Tourist information

A299

A253

A253

A28

A28

A299

A28

A299

Thanet District Council has byelaws relating to cycling on the promenades. However, a person shall not ride any cycle on any of the promenades as advised by the signs between

1 May to 30 September inclusive between the hours of 10am and 6pm