The Viking Trail

Walking the coastal path between Margate and Ramsgate, via Broadstairs

About 4 hrs at a wandering pace


North Foreland Lighthouse, from Joss Bay.

I spent a few days on my own in Margate at the beginning of October. Although I was remote working, on one of the mornings we had an engineering department ‘all hands’ which was taking place until lunchtime. I took the opportunity to walk the Kentish coast from Margate to Ramsgate, knowing that I could take part in the meeting from my phone if I took longer than anticipated (which I did!).

I was staying just across from the Lido, which is where the walk starts at about 6.30 am.


Walpole Bay.

Kingsgate Bay Sea Arch.

The walk back up to the coastal path from Kingsgate Bay Sea Arch.

Kingsgate Castle from Neptune's Tower.

Kingsgate Castle from Kingsgate Bay Beach.

Ramsgate Tunnels.

Back to Margate for mid-day after getting the train back from Ramsgate.