LONG DISTANCE WALKERS ASSOCIATION

KENT GROUP

The Cinque Ports Hundred

100-mile CHALLENGE WALK – MAIN EVENT

26th, 27th & 28th May 2018

 

CHECKPOINT OPENING TIMES WILL BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO

TIME LIMIT – 48 HOURS

Welcome to the Cinque Ports Challenge Walk.  Please ensure that your check card number is recorded at each checkpoint.  Entrants who arrive at checkpoints after closing time will be retired.  However, if necessary, each checkpoint will remain manned after closing time in an attempt to account for everyone.  It is therefore important that anyone wishing to retire does so at a checkpoint.  If this is not possible, then the organisers must be notified giving your name and walk number, without delay.  Under no circumstances should anyone retire without ensuring that the organisers are informed.

CARE – roads with no pavement – follow Highway Code Rule 2 – walk on right hand side except when approaching RH bend where cross to left then back again when round corner.

CARE – open sewers – the route crosses and follows many drainage ditches with varying widths, depths and vegetation.  If lost, retrace steps - DO NOT attempt to cross other than at a bridge.

In accordance with the historical theme of this event, the route visits the five original Cinque Ports of Hastings, New Romney, Hythe, Dover and Sandwich, the two Ancient Towns of Rye and Winchelsea plus the limbs (associated towns) of Tenterden, Lydd, Folkestone and Deal.  Necessarily, it will pass through many residential areas; please be as quiet as possible in these areas at night - thank you.

GOOD LUCK!

Compass bearings are figures in brackets, e.g. (230°)

Abbreviations (alphabetically): ahd—ahd; BL—bear left; BR—bear right; bw—bridleway; cnr—corner; cont—continue; CP—Checkpoint; ECP—England Coast Path; encl—enclosed; EVW—Elham Valley Way; fb—footbridge; fld—field; fllw—follow; FL—fork left; fp—footpath; f‑post—finger-post; FR—fork right; GR—grid reference; immed—immediately; jcn—junction; kg—kissing gate; L—left; LF—left fork; LH—left hand; LHS—left hand side; LMG—large metal gate; LWG—large wooden gate; NDW—North Downs Way; opp—opposite; R—right; rd—road; RF—right fork; RH—right hand; RHS—right hand side; RMC(P)—Royal Military Canal (Path); SO—straight on; SMG—small metal gate; SSW—Saxon Shore Way; SWG—small wooden gate; thru—through; tk—track; TL—turn left; TR—turn right; wmk—waymark; X—cross; yds—yards.

Sussex Coast College, Station Approach, Hastings, East Sussex TN34 1BA (GR TQ 815 096)

After a welcome from Admiral the Lord Boyce, Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, you will be asked to make your own way to the start of the event on the seafront, with marshals marking the way.  Your route will be as follows:
From the college entrance, TL across pavement and descend steps to R of pharmacy.  Ahd to X rd at traffic lights (CARE!), then go L&R to pass Priory Meadow on L.  Ahd on flat cobble and SO thru precinct.  FR to R of Town Hall (old stone building).  SO thru wide flat-cobbled area, then pass to L of toilets.  SO to go down slope into underpass.  BslightlyR thru underpass, then TL up steps to TR onto Hastings Promenade and assemble at the START.  GR TQ 817 093

1.2  Exit park onto gravel tk and soon pass thru barrier.  SO on tarmac access rd.  In 100yds, TR thru gap in hedge.  BL thru trees, then along LHS of grass space for 300yds, to pass wmk on L and reach wmk-post on R.  Cont (60°) thru bushes and in 100yds join path from R.  In 10yds reach X-paths and dog bins.  TR between wooden posts.  Ahd thru bushes/trees on worn path which soon starts descending.  X section of fenced boardwalk and SO to BL thru X-paths, passing mileage post on R.  Cont thru bushes (70°) for 625yds on this well-worn path to later pass reservoir, visible to your L.  Keep ahd thru wood, with steep drop on your L, to reach next mileage post on R.  GR TQ 844 108

1.3  TR up rock‑slabbed path (sign: Barn Pond).  Emerge into open and SO with fence on R.  X another short section of boardwalk and SO past mileage post on R.  Thru kg to R of LMG and SO (path now encl) to reach T‑jcn by mileage post and bench seat (GR TQ 848 105).  TL and fllw path downhill, soon down steps with railing.  Pass another mileage post and keep ahd downhill on main worn path.  At next mileage post on L, FR downhill with fence on R to bottom (Fairlight Glen).  GR TQ 852 107

1.4  Ahd over bridge, then uphill, fence still on R.  Fllw path to L, then to R and soon BL up steps to emerge from trees.  Cont uphill on grass path thru bracken.  At seat, BL with path, still thru bracken, soon bracken/trees.  At post on R (hidden until you reach it), TR up steps.  At top, thru bushes and into open.  SO, fence on L, then down steps into trees.  Swing R with steps, then BL past another mileage post and thru kg.  SO thru bracken/trees, then SO on worn path downhill.  Pass another mileage post on L and at bottom, ahd over fb (Warren Glen).  GR TQ 857 110

1.5  Fllw the worn path ahd as it winds uphill, then up steps with railing.  At top of steps at T‑jcn by mileage post, TR.  Keep ahd, gently uphill, occasionally up steps.  Near top, thru kg, then BslightlyR (70°) with radar scanner to your L.  Ahd with fence on R, then BR on worn path downhill.  At end of fence, BL to keep ahd on this obvious worn path, heading broadly eastward to pass two benches and, later, wmk‑post on L.  Cont and rejoin fence and BR downhill.  When fence ends, BL to cont on path to reach barrier.  BL to wmk‑post and BR thru kg.  Ahd between fences, passing houses on L, then SO on gravel rd to reach parish council notice board on R.  GR TQ 875 115

1.6  TL on Shepherds Way, then take first R (Bramble Way).  Where tarmac turns L (sign: Except for access), SO into Rockmead Road.  Fllw rd as it bears L and R, then turns L to reach T‑jcn.  TR into Lower Waites Lane and keep ahd on this residential rd, ignoring all side turnings, thru to rd end (sign: Unsuitable for motor vehicles).  SO on narrow fp past barrier and at SSW f‑post, BR with fence on L.  Fllw this encl path round bends, then uphill, LHS open area.  Up steps then SO, fence on L.  BR with fence, then into bushes.  Keep ahd on this semi‑open fp to pass thru trees with sea‑view to R.  Fllw path, with gardens to L, as it soon starts descending.  Fllw right down to bottom, TL and in 5yds, reach rd at Pett Level.  GR TQ 887 134

1.7  TR along rd.  CARE – single file on RHS when traffic approaches.  In 150yds, reach marked Xing point (! toilets on R here – none at CP1).  X rd to RMCP f‑post opp and ahd on gravel drive with canal on your R.  In 180yds, TR across canal bridge, then TL to resume with canal now on your L.  In 800yds, TR into

CHECKPOINT 1 – Pett Level (in open – no toilets)
GR TQ 894 139    6.5 miles    Opens Sat 11.20    Closes Sat 16.00

2.2  At RH bend in rd (30yds before arch), TL thru wooden gate (please secure).  TR along RHS fld and fllw fence to cnr (wmk‑post).  Thru kg and ahd to L of large willow.  BslightlyR (40°) across slope to gate in middle of fence on R.  X encl path via two stiles and BL (20°) up next fld to X stile in wall.  X rd and TR on tarmac fp on opp verge.  Fllw to L (with rd) and later, pass toilets (may be open) on R.  SO, keeping to LH pavement, to reach, by RH bend in rd, The New Inn PH at Winchelsea.  GR TQ 904 174

2.3  X rd ahd and SO on residential rd.  At X-rds, TL and fllw to busy main rd (A259).  X rd WITH GREAT CARE and SO on minor rd.  At end, ahd thru small gate between two larger ones.  SO over mound with trig and beacon, then BR down to gates.  Pass to L of gates and TR.  Fllw RHS fld downhill (320°), becoming sunken, bank on R.  Swing R with sunken channel to small gate.  Thru gate and ahd RHS fld with wood on R.  At cnr, TR thru gate and X bridge.  Ahd on encl path, going thru another gate.  At concrete, ahd to X stile by gate and reach main rd (A259) at sharp bend.  GR TQ 903 178

2.4  TL on verge and in 10yds, TL on rd (sign: Winchelsea Station).  Ahd on rd and in 180yds, X bridge with white railings.  Immed after bridge, at f‑post, TR (80°) on fp across fld.  In 80yds, pass thru space between three hedges and BL (30°) with path across fld.  X fb and cont (still 30°) across next fld.  At small ditch on R, BR (40°) with path.  Where ditch joins from L, BL along RHS ditch.  Ahd with ditch on L to reach fb on L.  GR TQ 909 186

2.5  BL to X fb, then BR (45°) across rough pasture.  X fb and SO with ditch on L.  X stile next to gate and SO on broad grass tk, ditch still on L.  Keep ahd on tk, keeping ditch on L.  At old gateposts on L, fllw fp/tk as it veers R away from ditch/fld edge.  At cnr, thru SWG and ahd on rough vehicular rd, soon passing house on L.  BR with rd and fllw thru to main rd in Rye (Ancient Town).  GR TQ 917 202

2.6  TL on pavement and fllw to R with rd.  At zebra Xing, TR to X rd, then BL for 40yds to X rd at next zebra Xing.  TR on pavement opp and in 60yds, immed after Rye Heritage Centre, TL on rd.  SO over Wish Ward (X-rds) and SO uphill into cobbled Mermaid Street (smoother footway on L).  At top (West Street), TR then BL to keep L beside railings to reach church main door.  TL into Lion Street and TR into Market Street.  Keep to RH pavement as it bears L into East Street, and downhill to T-jcn.  X rd ½R to TL down cobbled rd (Conduit Hill - smoother footway on R).  TR into

CHECKPOINT 2 – Rye Community Centre
GR TQ 921 205    12.2 miles    Opens Sat 12.50    Closes Sat 17.50

3.2  Ahd to BL with river, going thru LMG.  BR (240°) with ditch on R.  Fllw ditch as it swings R to pass LMG on R, then ahd (310°) to go thru LMG.  BL (270°) across rough meadow to large tree.  Fllw raised bw and go thru LMG with wmk‑post.  Fllw RHS fld passing isolated barn and ahd to X fb.  SO up next fld with fence on R.  Thru LMG and cont uphill (300°) to reach bw wmk-post on R.  Join tk from R, BL and pass under oak tree.  SO on tk uphill, to pass brick building and go thru RH LMG.  SO on tk and in 670yds, pass thru farmyard.  SO for 540yds to reach rd.  GR TQ 888 218

3.3  BR across rd to X stile opp.  BL (320°) across fld to find kg.  Thru kg and churchyard (280°) to go thru further kg.  Fllw path (320°) across crop-fld for 200yds (aim 15yds to L of further power‑pole).  BslightlyR (340°) to far side of fld.  X tk and SO past stile in treeline, then X fb.  BR up slope to emerge into fld.  Ahd (0°) across crop-fld with power‑line on R.  At far side, BR with path, downhill, with tree-line on L.  At post, TL thru gap to rd.  TR on rd and at RH bend, TL over stile next to LWG (red-tiled house beyond).  Ahd on gravel drive and in 70yds, by LWG, SO to L of wmk‑post on encl fp.  X stile and ahd, LHS fld (HWLT), hedge on L.  In cnr, X stile and SO, LHS next fld.  At cnr, thru gap ahd and TR RHS next fld, downhill.  40yds before cnr, X stile in hedge on R, then TL on grass, hedge on L, downhill.  X minor rd and BR still beside hedge to reach main rd (A268).  GR TQ 883 231

3.4  TL on pavement and in 80yds, at f‑post, TR to X rd into concrete drive.  Pass between farm buildings (! noisy dogs), then pass to L of LMG.  SO on grass tk, LHS fld.  At 2^nd power‑pole on L (at end of hedge/weeds), FL on path uphill (350°) in fld on L.  At top, X grass tk, passing to L of wmk‑post.  SO (30°) over rough ground, to join wire fence on your R and find plank bridge (with wmk‑post) on your L.  TL across bridge and ahd (350°) down fld (aim at pylon).  Pass to L of pylon to reach edge of fld at wmk‑post on fb in tree-line.  X bridge and BL (290°) across small fld to reach LMG by farm.  Thru gate and in 20yds, TR thru double metal gates (may be open).  Ahd (350°) across meadow to go thru LMG (with wmk) in tree‑line.  Ahd (0°) up fld to pass thru LMG and TR on rd.  GR TQ 881 247

3.5  Ahd on rd and in 1000yds, X bridge over the River Rother (you are now in Kent).  In further 400yds, at RH bend in rd, pass white-boarded house and, just beyond, at HWLT f‑post, TL over stile and ahd, RHS fld, fence on R.  At fld-cnr, thru LMG and SO, RHS meadow, still with fence on R.  At cnr, X plank bridge and stile and SO on encl fp.  CARE – animal burrows in path.  At end of encl path, thru gap in fence and TR on grassy X-tk.  In 25yds, X stile to L of LH LWG.  Ahd (60°) up meadow and, near top LH cnr, X stile into orchard.  Ahd (50°) along LHS and in 180yds, find HWLT wmk‑post, leaning on tree.  TR on broad grass strip with tall wind-break hedge on your L.  In 50yds, TL thru ‘arch’ in hedge, then BR (80°) on diagonal path thru orchard.  Reach cnr, at HWLT wmk‑post, and exit orchard thru iron kg.  TR on tarmac tk and fllw thru to rd (opp church) at Wittersham.  X rd, TL on pavement opp and in 340yds, TR into

CHECKPOINT 3 – Wittersham Village Hall
GR TQ 900 271    18.9 miles    Opens Sat 14.40    Closes Sat 19.50

4.2  X rd and ahd on tarmac drive.  Fllw drive to L and R, passing Coom Bank.  Keep ahd and at RH bend (sign: Kingsgate Farm), SO thru gate.  In 30yds, immed after black wooden house, at f‑post, TL on fp between hedges.  Thru kg, down 2 steps, X plank bridge and TL down LHS fld.  At bottom cnr, thru LMG and TR RHS of fld, hedge on R.  In cnr, TL RHS fld, hedge on R.  At next  cnr, TR thru fld gate.  In 30yds, TL thru LMG and ahd across fld (0°).  At far side, thru LMG and BslightlyL (340°), soon passing to L of row of bushes.  At end of fld (ditch), X stile in gate and ahd to rd.  GR TQ 894 297

4.3  CARE – busy road – single file on RHS, when traffic approaches step onto verge.  SO for 150yds, ignore fp to R and in further 15yds, TR on bw (leaving HWLT).  In 200yds, thru concrete blocks and in 10yds, TL (leaving bw).  Ahd on tk (private farm track - permission given for this event).  Pass large barns on R and soon fllw tk to R.  SO on tk between large flds to join hedgeline and ditch on L.  At end of hedge/ditch, SO between flds to swing L with tk and join deep ditch on R.  In 80yds, by concrete bridge on R, TL (260°) on fp along RHS fld with ditch on R.  Fllw this headland path to the R, then at LH bend in fld-edge, TR to X fb with railing and gate.  BL, hedge on L, for 25yds to find (but not X) fb on L.  TR to X fld (40°) and pass tall wmk‑post at start of hedge, then SO with hedge on L (joining HWLT).  Fllw hedge to L, then BL thru LMG in cnr.  X small fld to X stile in hedge opp, then fb.  BL with path thru scrub, passing collected machinery.  Pass large container/skip on your L, then BR thru gap to cont LHS fld with hedge/treeline on your L.  X stile in cnr and SO (10°) across fld.  X fb via kgs.  GR TQ 900 313

4.4  Ahd LHS fld with fence and ditch on L (10°) and thru kg.  X ditch and up steps in bank, then ahd on grass fp, lake on R.  At end of lake, at wmk, SO thru trees, then thru grass area between trees.  BR thru gap and ahd with ditch on L.  X fb and stile and SO on LHS of narrow meadow.  In cnr, X fb via two gates and SO LHS of next meadow.  At fence cnr, BL with meadow and at end, SO thru trees to go thru small gate.  Down steps to X fb, then BR up steps thru wood.  Keep ahd on this winding path thru wood, ignoring fb to L .  X next fb and TR, then in 50yds, X another fb.  BL up steps and at top, emerge from wood.  TL LHS fld (280°) and at wmk‑post on L, TR across fld to pass along LHS of large copse.  Ahd (0°) to X fb in hedge, then stile.  BL (300°) across fld.  Pass pond on R and in cnr, thru kg in fence.  TL on drive and keep ahd to rd (GR TQ 887 324).  TsharpR onto tarmac fp, fence on L, hedge on R.  At end of hedge, TL and in 10yds, TR between builders’ fences to end.  Cont and pass between houses to reach High Street.  SO over pedestrian Xing and TL on pavement opp.  In 40yds, TR into Church Road and in 120yds, TL into

CHECKPOINT 4 – St.  Mildred’s Church Hall, Tenterden
GR TQ 884 334    24.8 miles    Opens Sat 16.20    Closes Sat 21.50

5.1  From CP, X rd up steps into churchyard.  BR&L to pass church and reach High Street.  SO to reach pelican Xing and X rd.  BL across pavement to end of railings and pelican Xing.  X rd to recreation ground and BR across grass (120°) to pass play area and reach hedge cnr.  BR to pass tennis courts on L then BL (120°) to find f-post in hedge behind goal posts.  Thru gap and TR on tk.  In 150yds, 12yds before gate ahd, TL thru barrier.  Ahd on encl fp, passing thru two more barriers.  BR with path down steps to TL over fb, then ahd, gently uphill on tarmac fp.  SO, Xing two residential rds, then at next rd, SO to pass between two rd-name signs.  SO between trees and garden fence, then SO LHS fld.  Fllw fld-edge R and L and at cnr, TL on tarmac tk.  GR TQ 896 331

5.2  In 10yds, BR across rough grass/weeds and thru kg in fence.  X fld (150°) and descend to far LH cnr.  Thru kg, X fb and thru kg.  X next fld (150°), joining hedge-line from L, to X fb and thru kg in cnr.  SO (still 150°) to X fld with hedge on R and thru kg near cnr.  SO, RHS next fld, and thru kg and X fb in cnr.  Ahd on encl path between ponds.  Thru LWG and TL on farm tk.  Fllw tk thru to rd.  GR TQ 904 326

5.3  TR along rd.  CARE – fast cars – single file on RHS, when traffic approaches step onto verge.  Fllw rd to L, then BR across side-rd and thru white gate.  BL with tree-line on your L and X stile under oak trees.  X fld (120°) on faint grass path, soon passing tennis court on R.  Pass lone tree on R and cont (initially 140°) still on faint path.  In far cnr, X stile and TL, LHS fld.  Fllw fld-edge path to wmk‑post in cnr.  TR to fllw fld-edge around to L.  In 60yds, find wmk‑post hidden in trees (easily missed!).  TR (130°) across fld towards power‑pole.  Pass under power‑line and at far side, X fb in gap in hedge.  GR TQ 912 320

5.4  SO to R of rows of young trees and at end of trees, BL towards barn.  In 15yds, BR (130°) to pass upright concrete slabs on L.  SO thru wide tree gap.  BR, with trees on R.  At end of trees, at cnr, X fld (165°).  At far side, X fb and TR on tarmac rd.  In 25yds, at wmk‑post, TL, RHS fld with trees on R.  At end of trees, X fld (150°) (aim for gap in hedge).  Thru gap and TR, RHS fld with hedge on R.  In 100yds, where hedge bends R, BslightlyL (130°) and in 25yds, find hedgeline.  Fllw RH fld-edge as it descends with hedge on R.  CARE – eroded gully in path.  Fllw (ignoring two fbs to R) thru to rd.  GR TQ 919 310

5.5  TR on rd.  CARE – fast cars – single file on RHS, when traffic approaches step onto verge.  Fllw rd for 540yds thru hamlet of Reading Street and at sharp LH bend, immed after garden centre, SO on side rd.  In 240yds, immed after bridge over ditch, TL on drive.  In 20yds, TR thru small gate.  X fld (150°) and at far LH cnr, BL across fb.  Ahd RHS fld on broad verge with ditch on R.  In cnr, BslightlyL thru kg in tree-line.  BslightlyR up fld (140°) and thru kg in fence/hedge.  TR on broad verge, RHS fld and fllw gently uphill.  Near top at wmk‑post with seat beyond, swing L with this broad grass tk and in 95yds, at wmk‑post under tree, TR between posts.  GR TQ 928 298

5.6  Ahd on faint fp on LHS of old cemetery.  Pass wmk‑post and exit cemetery.  X tk and ahd (120°) on grassy path.  In 70yds, SO (now 140°) down fld on hill-side.  At bottom, SO on concrete farm rd.  Immed before bridge, TL on fp (SSW) on broad headland with sunken ditch on R.  At pumping station, BR thru gap between building and gate.  BL on gravel access rd, sewer now on L, and fllw thru to rd (The Ferry Inn opp).  GR TQ 942 289

5.7  TL on rd, X bridge and immed, TR thru kg.  CARE – sudden drop between kg and barrier.  Ahd, fllwing fld-edge, keeping earth mounds on R with sewer beyond.  At far cnr, SO across landbridge with ditch on L.  Before earth mounds, BL (70°) across fld-cnr to join and BR along LHS fld with small ditch on L.  Fllw this fld-edge, keeping ditch on L, as it meanders.  Pass willow trees to reach cnr.  GR TQ 952 290

5.8  BL to X fb and stile, then BL (60°) up LHS of grassy rise to pick up faint path.  SO (aim at LH end of rustic fence ahd).  X stile beyond L side of gate and down steep steps.  TL on drive and in 15yds, TR on rd.  Ahd to T‑jcn and TL on pavement beside main rd at Appledore.  In 450yds, TL into

CHECKPOINT 5 – Appledore Village Hall
GR TQ 956 297    31.5 miles    Opens Sat 18.20    Closes Sun 00.50

6.1  From CP, TR on RH pavement.  In 120yds, at lamp post, X rd and TR on LH pavement.  SO thru Appledore and pass The Black Lion PH on L to reach church gate on L.  TR to X rd and TL down rd to pass R turn to Iden Lock.  X bridge over RMC and immed, TR on side rd.  In 8yds (sign: Except for access), TL down steps in bank.  CARE – deep step down.  TR to f‑post, then TL to find fp into bushes.  Ahd to emerge and cont along LHS fld, ditch on L.  In 230yds, pass earth bridge on L.  Cont ahd for a further 110yds and BR (180°) with path across fld to X fb to rd.  TL on verge.  GR TQ 961 288

6.2  Cont on rd for 1.5 miles, passing Priory Farm on R, to X level Xing.  In 400yds, pass f‑post and LMG.  In a further 230yds, at wmk on L, TL thru SMG.  Descend and fllw low causeway (50°), ditch on L.  Swing R to X fb and pass church on R.  X two further fbs, to BL (90°) and X another fb.  BR (140°) to X fld.  Thru SMG and X fb to X rd (Brack Lane).  GR TQ 968 264

6.3  X fb with stile.  BslightlyR and X fld (160°) to meet sewer on R.  Fllw to RH cnr to go thru L of 2 LMGs.  (Do not stray into farmyard.)  Fllw (130°) to meet LHS of fld and X stile.  X fld (140°) to pass metal shed and X stile to R of LMG.  X fld (160°) to end of sewer.  BL and X fb to X rough ground (110°).  X stile and concrete rd.  Cont to X fld (140°) to far side (R of house if visible) to reach rd at f‑post.  GR TQ 975 256

6.4  X rd and pass Poplar Hall on L.  TL and swing R with rd.  Fllw for 250yds to pass L turn.  SO for 150yds.  At f-post, TL thru SMG down steps.  X fb to fllw sewer on R and reach treeline at end of fld.  Cont into next fld and, in 50yds, TR to X fb.  BL to X (120°) to gap in cnr.  Cont to X next fld (100°) to f‑post and stile (50yds in from cnr) at main rd.  GR TQ 985 255

6.5  TL on pavement.  In 60yds, at house, X rd.  CARE – fast traffic.  Ahd, fence on L, for 10yds to TL with path.  X stile and X fld (90°) to treeline.  BL, trees on R, and cont to end of fld at garden fence.  TR to TL at cnr.  SO to X stile to L of LMG.  Fllw LHS small fld to squeeze thru kg and TR on rd.  In 100yds, TR on Clubb’s Lane.  In 100yds, swing R with rd and in a further 100yds, opp LWG, TL thru SMG.  GR TQ 989 256

6.6  Ahd (140°) along LHS of fld.  Where fld‑edge and ditch swing away to L,  BslightlyR (150°) across fld to X large ditch via walled earth bridge.  BL (90°) across fld and, 30yds to R of LH cnr, X railed fb.  BL (90°) across next fld to pass close to ditch BR across rd to BL thru SMG.  Ahd (140°) along LHS fld.  Where fld-edge and ditch swing away -cnr on R, then BR (110°) to reach double LMGs.  GR TQ 997 254

6.7  Thru gap beside gates, X lane, then thru gap beside double LMGs opp.  BL and X fld (120°) to X fb, then X next fld (120°) to f‑post.  X lane and landbridge, then X fld (90°) (aim at large tree on skyline).  In cnr, thru gap and BR across encl farm tk and ahd LHS fld with railway immed to L.  At cnr, X fb and SO LHS next fld - BEWARE LARGE HOLES.  Pass railway Xing gate on your L and in 220yds, TL to X stile and railway.  X next stile and immed thru LWG.  GR TR 011 247

6.8  SO RHS fld with wooden fence on R.  At cnr, thru double LWGs (please close) and immed TR thru double LWGs (also please close unless already open).  Fllw fp (140°) to X large fld towards two tall trees.  At far side, TL and in 15yds, TR to X fb.  BL to X next fld (80°) to reach rd at T-jcn.  BR and fllw rd (140° initially) for 0.5 miles to reach T‑jcn immed before large farm (Wheelsgate).  GR TR 023 241

6.9  TL on rd and in 250yds, at f‑post, TR across walled concrete bridge.  Ahd LHS fld with large ditch on L.  In 200yds, where ditch swings away to the L, SO (110°) with line of old concrete fence posts on L.  Pass ditch-end (with bushes) on your R, then immed TR across fld (185°).  At far side, X fb and TL on broad grass tk.  In 100yds, at RH bend in tk, BL across small bridge with railing (may be hidden in reeds).  GR TR 028 238

6.10  Ahd LHS fld and in cnr, SO across fb into fld.  If reinstatement obvious: Ahd (130°) on path and in 160yds, at Xing path, BR (190°).  Otherwise: X fld (160°).  At far side, X fb with handrail over small ditch.  SO (170°) across next fld, passing to R of old church remains.  In far cnr, X stile and TL alongside railway line between fences then TR across railway line.  Down steps and X stile to BL across fld (160°) (aim to L of pylon).  Approaching pylon, reach post at ditch cnr and BL, LHS fld with ditch on L.  At fld cnr, SO across fb.  X fld (135°) and at far side, X stile and TR on rd (Denge Lane).  GR TR 035 226

6.11  Ahd on rd past Westbrook Farm and, opp white farmhouse, X stile on R.  X fld (200°) and at far side, X lane via two stiles.  X fld (160°) to X stile in fence/hedgeline and X ditch.  Ahd (140°) across next fld and, at far side, X stile to rd.  TR and in 15yds, thru LMG on R.  BL to X fld (170°) to X stile under tree.  TR on rd then, after LH bend, cont on LH pavement.  Where LH pavement ends, switch to RH pavement and fllw thru to Lydd.  At end of rd, at T‑jcn, X rd and thru gap in wall into churchyard.  FR on tarmac path to pass church on your L and exit churchyard by another gap.  X two rds to reach shop opp.  TR on pavement and X rd.  TL on pavement to pass Usher Motors.  X rd to

CHECKPOINT 6 – Hardy Hall, Lydd
GR TR 043 207    41.5 miles    Opens Sat 21.10    Closes Sun 05.40

7.1  From CP, T½L to X rd to LH pavement (Queens Road).  Ahd and in 100yds, at 5-way jcn, X South Street.  Ahd (60°) to X Queens Road and grass.  Join and BL alongside small rd (Mill Road) from R and fllw grass to end.  Over X-rds to cont on Mill Road.  SO on pavement to LH bend in rd.  SO thru gate on path thru cemetery.  Exit thru gateway and TR on rd.  At T‑jcn, TL on LH pavement.  In 50yds, at lamp post, X rd and TL on RH pavement.  At NO ENTRY signs, X Ash Grove and SO on grass verge.  At end of grass, at jcn with main rd, BslightlyR on rough rd.  Over level Xing and SO to reach main rd.  GR TR 050 217

7.2  CARE – fast cars – single file on RHS, when traffic approaches step onto verge.  In 70yds, at fence cnr, BslightlyR to drop down and cont on grass fp parallel to rd.  X entrance rd to Lydd Airport, then BL to X small access rd, rejoining main rd at bus stop.  CARE – fast cars – single file on RHS, when traffic approaches step onto verge.  In 150yds, X gravel access rd and SO on wide verge.  In 400yds, X entrance rd to golf course.  In 70yds, reach fallen f‑post.  GR TR 053 225

7.3  TR on fp between wall and fence with bungalow on R.  At end of wooden fence on R, BR&L to cont on LHS grass area.  Fllw around scrub on L, then pass thru gap to L of fence-end.  SO with golf course on your R and in 30yds, near small green bin, TL over earth bridge.  Thru gap in hedge to TR along RHS fld with hedge on R.  Where hedge turns R, SO (100°) across fld.  At tree-line, TL RHS fld (now 15°).  Keep ahd along fld-edge to TR then L, then cont with sewer on R.  SO to pass thru double LMGs (may be open) and X drive to Belgar Farm.  GR TR 058 229

7.4  SO, still RHS fld with sewer on R (beware steep drop on R).  At fld-cnr, SO, keeping sewer on R.  Keep ahd to reach fb across sewer.  X fb and TL, sewer now on your L.  At wmk‑post (and redundant stile), BR (25°) across fld.  BL to X earth bridge, then BR to X fld (still 25°) (aim at church if visible).  At fld-cnr, thru LMG (with yellow-taped post) and BL (0°) to X fld over mound.  Thru LMG to L of barn.  Ahd with wire fence on L and thru gate.  Fllw thru to TR on rd and fllw to church.  TL (Church Square) and in 40yds, TR into

CHECKPOINT 7 – New Romney Assembly Rooms
GR TR 065 248    44.7 miles    Opens Sat 22.00    Closes Sun 07.10

8.1  From CP, TL on pavement and immed before church, TL on Church Road.  At traffic lights, TR into Station Road.  In 100yds, at pelican Xing, X rd.  GREAT CARE – speeding traffic – X ONLY when green man shows.  Cont on LH pavement.  Keep ahd, passing RH&D Light Railway Station on L.  X Warren Road and in 200yds, TL into Links Way.  GR TR 077 247

8.2  Ahd to X St. Nicholas Road and SO on Links Way.  At T‑jcn, TR into Blenheim Road.  X rd to LH verge and at next T‑jcn, TL on St. Andrews Road.  Keep ahd on LH verge and at X-rds, BL into Madeira Road.  Ahd, still on grass verge and, at some point, X to RH verge.  At red-brick tower, swing R with rd to T‑jcn at seafront.  GR TR 086 252

8.3  TL on rough rd with concrete wall on R and in 90yds, go thru gap in wall to cont on concrete promenade.
The promenade, and/or parallel grass option, is now followed for 2.6 miles to Dymchurch.  For those in daylight, the view to the R is across the bay to the chalk cliffs of Folkestone.
Pass Romney Bay House (large white building) then, after last house, cont for 40yds to reach gap in wall.  GR TR 087 258

8.4  TL thru gap, X rough rd, then BR down thru wooden kg.  Ahd on grass with promenade above to your R (and parallel).  Keep ahd and in 1000yds, TR thru wooden kg into small parking area.  BL across rough road, to pass wide concrete ramp on L.  Immed TL up narrow concrete ramp with railings.  At top, TR thru gap in sea wall and TL to rejoin promenade.  GR TR 089 267

8.5  Keep ahd on promenade, passing along the seafront of St. Mary’s Bay and later, where promenade splits into two levels, take the LH (upper) level.  Nearing Dymchurch, pass Martello Tower at far end of car park on L, then in 120yds, TL thru small gap in wall, leaving seafront.  (GR TR 101 291).  Fllw railings onto tarmac fp and ahd with car park of Ocean Inn PH on R, to main rd (A259).  TR on pavement past Ocean Inn and ahd along Dymchurch High Street.  In 150yds, X side rd and immed, TL to X rd at pelican Xing.  TR on pavement opp and in 15yds, TL into Orgarswick Avenue.  In 30yds, TL into

CHECKPOINT 8 – Dymchurch Village Hall
GR TR 102 294    49.2 miles    Opens Sat 23.20    Closes Sun 09.10

9.2  The next section takes you across several fields and footbridges, always trending roughly north towards Burmarsh village.
(from SMG) BR to X fb.  BR past fence cnr then BL (335°) across rough meadow to X stile in fence beyond.  BR (0°) across next fld to X fb in gap in hedge.  X next fld (10°), passing to L of clump of bushes in middle of fld, to X railed fb at far side.  TL round field edge to X another fb.  X large fld (355°) (aim at white-walled house in distant village, if visible) to pass fld boundary posts with wmk.  Then BR (10°) across next fld to X fb.  BL (335°), passing under power‑lines (aim to L of distant houses with white fascias, if visible) to X next fb.  TR and immed, BslightlyL (20°) along path between flds (with old, fallen fence on R).  At cnr, X stile, BL thru dip, then X fld (340°) to wmk‑post at far side.  TL to X fb then SO on tarmac fp past houses.  At rd, TR and at T‑jcn, TL on pavement (you are now in Burmarsh).  GR TR 101 319

9.3  In 40yds, TR along Shear Way with Shepherd and Crook PH on L.  In 550yds, pass house on R.  BL with rd, then at RH bend (and f‑post), SO (leaving rd) on bw thru LMG with ditch on L, thru 2^nd LMG to TR then ahd on broad headland path, RHS fld.  Keep ahd on this bw, passing farmyard on your R, later with broad ditch on your R (Lympne Castle can now be seen near top of distant escarpment, half-right).  At f‑posts, X to RHS of ditch and fllw headland path (approx N) right thru to rd (GR TR 102 337).  TL and in 120yds, TR on Aldergate Lane.  Fllw this lane for 630yds to reach bridge over RMC.  GR TR 101 343

9.4  X bridge and in 10yds, TR thru barrier onto cycle route (and RMCP).  Keep ahd on this broad path with fence on L.  In 750yds, ignore L turn by wmk‑post (and litter bin) and SO.  In further 900yds, reach wmk‑post (also by litter bin) (GR TR 116 341).  TL to X fb and ahd on path with fence on R.  Keep ahd on this narrow path as it winds its way up the escarpment.  CARE –  slippery in places even in dry weather and barbed wire close on R.
On this ascent, you have on your left, beyond the two wire fences, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park where you may spot an exotic beast or two.  Over to your right are the remains of Stutfall Castle, an old Roman fort.
Up steps with wooden rail.  Immed before top, BR to TR on fp (SSW) with views of sea to your R and across Romney Marsh behind R.  Ahd, wire fence on R, passing bench seat on L.  At end of fence, BL thru wood, with wooden fence on R.  Thru barrier and at end of wood by old wooden f‑post, ahd to TR on rd (GR TR 118 347).  Fllw rd thru and at entrance to Lympne Castle on R, BL and R thru car park.  Ahd on tarmac/gravel driveway and in 480yds, reach jcn with rd (B2067).  GR TR 123 350

9.5  TR on rd.  CARE – busy road – single file on RHS, when traffic approaches step onto verge.  Pass Shepway Cross war memorial to your R.  Keep ahd for 450yds to reach SSW f‑post on L by LMG.  Thru gap next to f‑post and TR along RHS fld.  In 30yds, pass fence-end on L, then BL (80°) across fld.  Pass cnr of wood on your L and SO (now 70°).  Over X-tk and thru gap in hedge-line, on farm tk ahd.  BL (50°) with this broad tk across next fld.  At next hedge-line, BL to go thru SWG by SSW wmk‑post (please close).  BR (50°) across small fld towards far LH cnr.  Thru another SWG, 10yds to R of cnr (please close).  Ahd on farm rd to main rd (A261).  CARE – fast cars – cross rd and TL in single file on RHS.  In 20yds, BR on driveway and in 80yds, keep to R of old chapel (Pedlinge Church) to reach LWG and

SELF-CLIP POINT A    GR TR 140 357

9.6  Ahd with fence on R (ignore stile), then BR with fence and ahd RHS fld, keeping fence on your R.  At fld cnr, thru small gate to R of larger one and ahd RHS fld with wood on R.  At end of wood, BslightlyL (110°) across fld to go thru small gate at RH cnr of wood ahd.  SO along RH edge of wood on encl fp which soon descends.  Fllw down to stream at bottom and BR&L across bridge over stream.  Ahd to BL uphill, keeping fence on your L, soon between fences.  Keep ahd to reach T‑jcn with broad tk.  GR TR 152 353

9.7  TR, passing house on R, then BL with tk and fllw thru to driveway.  TL and at rd, TR.  X rd to LH pavement and after joining rd from R, X rd back to RH pavement.  Keep ahd on this residential rd (North Road), and in 600yds, immed before churchyard of large church over to R, TR past blue railing and down steps.  Ahd downhill on broad tarmac path (Church Hill) with central railing.  Immed after Glebe Cottage on L, TL on Oak Walk.  Opp church entrance, TR downhill, then at T‑jcn, TL.  In 30yds, TR past metal barrier, down Market Hill.  SO over rd and under upper storey of Town Hall to reach High Street of Hythe.  GR TR 162 348

9.8  X High Street and SO on Marine Walk Street.  X one‑way street and BL on pavement of main rd.  In 20yds, TR to X main rd at pelican Xing and SO on tarmac path.  BR&L to X bridge over canal (RMC) and SO along Ladies Walk.  At first tarmac path to the L, TL and in 50yds, TR thru gap in border/hedge.  Ahd RHS sports fld with tennis courts to your R, towards building.  At car park, BL along RHS building to entrance of

CHECKPOINT 9 – Hythe Sports Pavilion
BREAKFAST AND BAGGAGE STOP
GR TR 164 343    58.1 miles    Opens Sun 01.20    Sun Closes 13.30

10.2  TR on pavement and at LH bend in rd, X side rd and SO on tarmac drive opp (Station Road), uphill.  At end, fllw short fp to rd, TL on pavement and fllw to T‑jcn.  TR and in 30yds, TL on Sene Park.  At LH bend in rd, BR on tarmac bw (EVW).  Pass sign to Pickle Lodge on R and in 20yds SO on broad, sunken tk, gently uphill thru trees.  At top at wmk‑post (EVW), ahd (60°) on grass to R of trig column (GR TR 172 355) and cont across golf course.  Soon, X fairway.  CARE – flying golf balls from R.  BR with path, now slightly sunken.  X gravel path and ahd between ivy‑covered wall and golf tee.  At wmk‑post on R (and Public Bridleway notice), TL on bw between ivy‑covered walls.  Pass houses and outbuildings on L and SO thru wood (Sene Wood) to reach

SELF-CLIP POINT B    GR TR 177 360

10.3  Thru SMG, TR in fld and ahd with fence and wood on R.  In 100yds, at fence cnr (with wmk), BslightlyR (120° at first) on faint grass tk across fld.  In 280yds, at far end of small clump of scrub on your L (with old concrete foundations), BR under tree and join wide grassy path from R.  Join gravel tk from L into cnr and X stile by LWG.  Ahd on descending path thru wood and in 140yds, at wmk on tree on R, FL (80°) on sunken path downhill.  X stile and BR with path, still downhill, fence on L.  Go L&R across concrete path and ahd, soon down steps, to rd.  GR TR 188 356

10.4  BR across rd to X stile by f‑post opp.  Ahd on fp to go up steps thru trees, fence on R.  At top, BL (100°) on path thru wood.  Keep ahd on fp, soon uphill, on broadly the same bearing to later go up steps, X stile and ahd to rd (GR TR 192 354).  BR to X parking area and take path beside street light.  In 10yds, BL (100° initially) on fainter, winding fp across rough open area towards RH cnr.  In cnr (tree stumps), TL on tk to rd.  TR on opp pavement soon descending, then after Martello tower, at 2^nd turning, TL into The Corniche (yellow salt bin).   Fllw downhill past houses, sea‑view to R, to end of rd and f‑post to L of large gates.  GR TR 197 352

10.5  Ahd on tarmac fp, wall on R.  Thru barrier and ahd on fp up thru trees  In 60yds, BR then downhill.  In 100yds, reach path jcn to BL (on brick at first), then up steps.  Cont, soon steeply, up steps, to pass MoD DANGER sign on your L.  At T-jcn at top, TR to join path from L.  In 300yds, down four steps, now with fence and steep drop on your R.  Keep ahd, with fence on R, and at fence cnr with seat to R, ahd thru trees at Martello Tower with encircling fence on L.  GR TR 202 353

10.6  Ahd on path as it curves L with fence.  At far side, note Dangerous Site Keep Out sign (on R).  At 2^nd Dangerous Site Keep Out sign (on L), BR down eleven wooden steps, then TR (90°) on path, downhill.  Keep descending with intermittent steps to BR on tarmac with fence on L.  Ahd between fences, then SO between walls.  Down steps and TL on minor rd.  In 20yds, TR on tarmac fp, downhill.  At bottom, SO on rd to reach main rd (A259) at Sandgate.  GR TR 204 352

10.7  TL and in 15yds, TR to X rd via small traffic islands.  Ahd to R of Famous Ship Inn PH to reach seafront.  X small rd and TL on promenade.  In 250yds, pass Sandgate Castle (ruins) on L.  Part of the promenade ahd may be covered in shingle.  In further 850yds, just before coloured beachhuts, in cnr, TL up concrete steps.  Reach top and immed BR on path.  SO and in 110yds, fllw wooden fence on R to go up steps.  At top, TR and in 25yds, FL between walls.  In 160yds, BL uphill to take 1^st R, keeping tower and flagpole on L (toilets opp flagpole may be open).  SO, hedge on L, to jcn.  At litter bin, FL.  At next jcn, SO (green container on L) and in 6yds, TL.  In 10yds, BL over X tk (amphitheatre on R).  GR TR 223 354

10.8  Fllw path and zig-zags uphill and at top, immed before bandstand, TR on broad walkway along The Leas, with black fence on R.  Pass Leas Cliff Hall and SO for 400yds passing under the Step Short Memorial Arch.  Just beyond, BR with pavement, to R of roundabout.  At end fence TL to X rd via island and TR on path behind black iron fence.  In 150yds, immed before single post in path, TL thru black iron posts into churchyard and ahd on stone paving.  Pass church on R, then TR with church on your R.  Near far end of church, ahd to pass thru black iron posts to

CHECKPOINT 10 – St. Eanswythe’s School, Folkestone
GR TR 229 359    64.0 miles    Opens Sun 02.30    Closes Sun 16.10

11.1  From CP ahd on paving which soon bears L.  In 120yds, TR to X rd and pass to R of The Guildhall PH.  Ahd on paving between building and wall.  Descend steps, then BL and R down more steps.  Fllw steps down, around zig-zags, and at bottom, BR to reach rd at Folkestone Harbour.  GR TR 232 360

11.2  TL and in 20yds, X rd at pelican Xing.  TL on pavement opp and BR to X open square.  Pass under railway arch (Fish Market).  In 170yds, before low wall, BL and thru vehicle-restriction gate.  In 20yds, TL thru 2^nd arch and ascend steps.  At top, BR on tarmac and in 20yds, TR along RHS of open grass area.  Swing R with bushes, with rd on L.  Pass East Cliff Pavilion (large building) on your L and by giant ear trumpet thru gap to join tk.  In 125yds, at ECP f‑post on L, TL up bank.  At top, at wmk‑post, TR along RH edge of small golf course.  Pass Martello Tower and Coastwatch lookout station on your L, then BR downhill.  At bottom, at ECP wmk‑post, BL onto gravelly tk.  Where tk BsL, fllw 20yds in from RH edge of open grass area.  Pass low fence with toilets (!), to your L, then BL across grass into top cnr.  GR TR 240 372

11.3  Up tarmac tk (20°) and where it bends R (by Martello Tower on R), SO on concrete fp uphill.  Immed before start of wall on R, BR down steps.  At bottom, SO on tarmac access rd.  Immed before entrance to caravan park (at wmk on wooden railing on R), TR down steps.  Cont on narrow fp with green fence (and sea) on R.  SO on this well‑worn path, gently descending, to reach steps.  GR TR 243 376

11.4  You are now in the area of Folkestone’s Warren.  You will follow the main path ahd for approx one mile, ignoring all side‑turnings to reach a self‑clipper.  The bearing will vary but, on average, it is a bit north of east.
Ahd (ignoring LF) down steps, descending steeply, and at bottom, SO on worn path.  CARE – there are occasional up or down steps in this section.  Keep ahd with chalk cliffs to your L and the more distant sea (if visible) to your R.  At fork, FR and at X paths, TR towards the sea to join wire fence and railway on your R.  SO to soon swing L up steps, leaving railway.  SO on main worn path winding thru bushes/trees.  Swing L down into clearing with rope swing.  Swing R up and out the far side, then thru and beyond 2^nd clearing with rope swings, still climbing.  At T‑jcn, TL (290°) to start ascending zig‑zag path.  Up steps and at far end of 1^st handrail find.

SELF-CLIP POINT C    GR TR 255 384

11.5  Fllw zig‑zags right the way to the top to pass Cliff Top Café.  TR into car park and fllw hedge on R to find NDW wmk-post.  Fllw grass strip between fence and hedge.  In 50yds, at f-post on R, TL and X rd to bw opp.  Ahd to reach busy rd.  X rd to path opp by bus shelter.  Ahd for 300yds to reach rd end.  SO for a further 70yds to TR along LHS fld, hedge on L.  From end of hedge, SO across fld (80°) to go down four steps and TL on rd.  In 80yds, BR with rd (sign: West Hougham) on Satmar Lane.  Fllw this rd for 600yds as it swings L, R, then L again to X bridge over A20.  GR TR 260 395

11.6  Immed after bridge (opp f‑post on LHS), TR over barrier on narrow bw between bushes.  Keep ahd on bw as it descends, re-ascends and TsL to reach fld.  TR and in 10yds TL on raised grassy path between flds.  Fllw path which joins hedge and, later, power‑line on R.  X lane and SO on narrow fp, house on L.  X rough grass area and SO on encl fp to R of LMG.  Keep ahd between fence and hedge to reach fld at wmk‑post.  X fld (90°) (aim to L of church).  Thru SWG 20yds from LH end of fence.  Pass thru churchyard (120°) to exit and BL thru SWG.  You are now in the village of Church Hougham.  Ahd on lane to reach T‑jcn (red posting box in wall opp).  GR TR 279 400

11.7  TL on lane.  Pass turning to L (to Elms Vale) and SO.  Fllw lane round first LH bend, then immed after second LH bend, TR thru kg next to LMG (GR TR 283 402).  Ahd on broad tk between fences, later fence on L only.  Pass wmk‑post (fp EB4) on R (at start of bushes on R) and in 330yds, reach cream-topped post (EB4).  GR TR 295 408

11.8  TR then BL on fp thru bushes.  Fllw scrub bushes on L for 550yds.  CARE – trip hazard – exposed roots & stubs from here to road.  In cnr, TR at diversion sign.  At 2^nd diversion sign, TL into bushes, fp soon descending.  At end of bushes, FR with fp, ignoring next fp on L, to steps down.  GR TR 303 410

11.9  Ahd on RH pavement of this residential rd to T‑jcn at main rd.  TR and in 30yds, X rd at pelican Xing (CARE!) to cont on pavement opp.  In 40yds, TL into Maxton Road.  Fllw rd uphill and at RH bend (becomes Mount Road), TsharpL on tarmac fp uphill.  Where tarmac TsR, SO on narrow fp between fences.  Keep ahd on fp to end of fence on L.  BR to kg (GR TR 307 409).  Thru kg and BL with fence on L (Dover Castle is again in view).  Fllw fp down steps and SO.  Keep ahd with houses over to your L, soon climbing gently, to reach wmk‑post on R.  FL over bank (10°) to descend towards houses, passing fence cnr, to go down steps and reach kg (GR TR 310 410).  Do not go thru kg but BR on fp with fence on L.  Keep ahd along hillside with houses down to L.  Thru kg in wooden fence, then thru SWG in next fence.  SO (80°) to go thru SWG and reach tarmac car park.  GR TR 313 411

11.10  TL under barrier to rd.  BR across rd (CARE!) to kg by NDW f‑post.  Thru and ahd up steps.  At LH bend in steps, FR into brick revetted defile to reach kg and find

SELF-CLIP POINT D    GR TR 316 411

Thru kg and SO between high walls.  Fllw thru and in 50yds, descend steps.  In further 100yds, descend more steps to TR round dry moat.  Round 2^nd cnr & ½ way to 3^rd, TR into brick revetted defile.  CARE – chalk is slippery when wet.  In 30yds, BL with main path up steps to go thru kg at top.  TL uphill (Dover Docks now in view and also the famous Banksy mural below) and, in 25yds, at inscribed seat (viewpoint), TR (50°) downhill.  BL with fp, fence on R.  Keep ahd along hillside (now 340°).  In 180yds, over X-path and in 15yds, descend steps.  CARE – steps down start suddenly.  At bottom, thru kg to rd.  GR TR 316 414

11.11  X rd and TR on pavement opp.  In 100yds, at sharp RH bend in rd (and fp sign on lamp post), TL down steps.  At bottom, TL on pavement and in 30yds, X main rd via traffic island.  TR on pavement opp.  At roundabout, fllw pavement to L and at pelican Xing, X rd.  TL on pavement opp and in 80yds, TR into

CHECKPOINT 11 – Maison Dieu House (Dover Town Council Offices)
GR TR 316 417    72.7 miles    Opens Sun 04.20    Closes Sun 20.20

12.1  From CP, TR behind building, TL with bowling green on R, and at Xing path, TR beside river on L.  BL with path across bridge to fllw encl path.  At rd, TR and in 20yds, TL to X rd.  CARE – one way traffic from L.  BL to rejoin river on L.  In cnr, TL across fb, then TR and fllw tarmac rd.  At main rd, X at pelican Xing and SO on tarmac footway (sign: Dover Castle).  Up steps and keep ahd between walls to top.  At rd, BL along LHS rd-bend to cont RHS of ivy-covered wall (going thru metal posts).  SO (10°) with wall on L, to fllw tarmac uphill.  At top, up steps,  GR TR 323 421

12.2  Ahd to X main rd, TL on pavement and fllw uphill and to R (fence of Dover Castle on R), then TR into Upper Road.  Keep to path on RHS verge beside fence and in 60yds, TR on rd to Bleriot Memorial.  Thru metal gateway and SO on this access rd.  X tarmac car park (with information board and f‑post) and SO thru wooden posts on tarmac tk.  In 80yds, FL on man‑made tk to reach Bleriot Memorial.  BL on path around LHS memorial to TL up 2^nd exit steps and ahd (25°) up tarmac fp.  At rd jcn, SO across minor rd to R (sign: Private Road) to cont inside wooden posts on RH verge of main rd.  At end of posts cont with metal barrier on R.  CARE – fast cars – single file on RHS, when traffic approaches step onto verge.  Keep ahd to X bridge over rd (A2).  GR TR 330 424

12.3  Immed after bridge, at f‑post, TR down steps.  At bottom, at power‑pole, BslightlyL (130°), and in 15yds, FR on faint fp winding thru trees.  Fllw path thru to its end at T‑jcn with tarmac fp.  TL uphill on fp with intermittent steps.  At top, immed before wooden barrier on L, TsharpR thru kg, (joining ECP), then TsharpL along top of hillside with fence on L.  Pass metal cattle trough, above to your L, and SO with main path thru bushes, to reach SWG.  Thru and BslightlyR (80°) across grass space, thru SWG then TL, fence on L.  Cont into bushes.
Langdon Cliffs Visitor Centre is the large building with all-window frontage over to your L.  It has toilets at the rear (open 10am to 4pm).  You’ll find a path to the building in 170yds.
Keep ahd on this well‑used path to go thru SWG.  In 70yds, TL before seat, thru SWG and BL with fence off to L (leaving ECP) to reach SWG on L.  Do not go thru SWG but TsharpR uphill on man‑made fp.  GR TR 339 422

12.4  Pass post on R and at top, thru kg and ahd downhill, keeping fence on R.  Down steps with handrail to pass kg on R.  With fence still on R, thru dip downhill and soon down steps.  At bottom, at ECP post, BL (40°) onto broad grassy tk.  Thru kg and SO, fence on L, gently ascending.  At top, thru kg and ahd to TR on tarmac tk.  Keep ahd on this tk, ignoring side‑tks.  At end of tk, ahd on tarmac with lighthouse on your R.  GR TR 359 434

12.5  Pass to L of gate and immed TL on rough tarmac tk.  In 300yds, at T‑jcn, TR on tk (information post on R).  In 600yds, reach speed ramp.  In 3yds, at hidden f‑post, TL on fp thru trees.  Where fence on L starts, BR (0°) across fld.  At far side, BL with path between houses.  At rd, TR and in 30yds, fllw LH pavement L, R & L again and along next rd.  At T‑jcn, BR across rd to

CHECKPOINT 12 – St. Margaret’s Hall, St. Margaret’s-at-Cliffe
GR TR 359 446    77.6 miles    Opens Sun 05.10    Closes Sun 22.40

13.1  Exit CP, TL to fllw veranda around building and down steps to rd.  TsharpL on rough rd (Vicarage Lane, later becoming Well Lane) and fllw thru to T‑jcn.  TL on pavement and, in 90yds, TR to X rd into Kingsdown Road.  In 110yds, BL to X small parking area and exit on encl path.  TL with path and thru kg.  BR to X paddock (10°) to R of barn.  Thru kg to X fld (20°) to RH end of hedge.  At cnr, BL (350°).  Thru kg in hedge to X narrow fld (20°).  Thru gap in hedge up bank to X fld (20°).  At cnr, SO on encl path.  At X‑tk, BR (50°) on tk, initially tarmac.  In 240yds, fllw tk to L (350°), down and up towards wood.  GR TR 360 467

13.2  At 5‑way jcn, cont ahd (350°).  In 80yds, BR (0°) on fp, leaving main tk.  In 120yds, ignore fp to R.  In 160yds, at T‑jcn, TL on fp.  FR and then BL with fence on R.  CARE – low branches thru this wood.  At fence/fld‑cnr, TR with fp.  In 250yds, SO to pass wmk‑post and in a further 400yds reach wmk-stones.  Cont for 230yds as path BsL to TR on path (20°).  BR and then BL and ahd.  At edge of wood, at T‑jcn, TR (70°).  In 30yds, at bw wmk‑stone, FL along bottom edge of wood.  Fllw main tk, ignoring two L turns, to emerge into fld and fllw LHS to rd.  GR TR 367 482

13.3  X to path opp and fllw for 1100yds along wood/fld boundary.  CARE – animal burrows for 1^st 200yds.  Reach rd and ahd.  In 600yds, at edge of settlement, TR into small parking area.  In LH cnr, TL on log lined fp.  At T-jcn, TR up steps.  At top, TR then BL to pass benches on L.  Keep L to ignore kg and cont between wooden fences to rd.  X rd to path opp.  FL to X grass and join tarmac in front of Walmer Castle (note distant view of the Isle of Thanet, known locally as Planet Thanet).  GR TR 378 500

13.4  CARE – fast cyclists – keep off cycle path on L.  Where fp TsR, SO to X grass to RH end of hedge ahd.  Rejoin promenade, cycle path now on R.  Fllw past lifeboat station and Memorial Bandstand on the Green.  At Deal Castle, SO on pavement on RHS main rd.  Opp Deal Pier, X rd via pelican Xing and TR on pavement opp.  At the Royal Hotel on R, TL into Chapel Street (unmarked).  X Middle Street into St George’s Passage and SO to X High Street.  TR on pavement and X St George’s Street to

CHECKPOINT 13 – Deal Town Hall
GR TR 377 529    83.6 miles    Opens Sun 06.30    Closes Mon 01.30

14.1  From CP, X High Street into Oak Street.  Take first L, then first R into Brewer Street.  At end, X rd and TL on promenade.
The route continues along promenade/seafront for the next 3.7 miles, giving views across Sandwich Bay to the Isle of Thanet.
In 1500yds, up steps swinging L.  BR past lifebuoy then BR along shingle tk with large rocks and sea on your R.  There is a grassy path down to your L, if you prefer, which joins this upper tk further on.  SO with golf course on your L and after golf course ends, go thru wooden kg and SO on rd.  Keep ahd, passing large houses on your L.  In 1000yds after last house on L (20yds after small timber palisade enclosure on R), at SSW f‑post and kg on L, find

SELF-CLIP POINT E    GR TR 359 585

14.2  TL thru kg, leaving seafront and ahd across golf course (Royal St. George’s – where The Open is occasionally held).  Fllw this winding but obvious path, marked regularly by yellow‑topped signstones.  CARE – flying golf balls.  Please give golfers in play priority when crossing fairways.  For those here in darkness, the average bearing across golf course from seafront to the clubhouse (start of para 14.3) is 250°

14.3  Reach clubhouse and other buildings (to your L), then SO across small rd and thru kg.  Ahd on broad grass strip between fences.  X small rd and SO (on SSW).  X bridge over large ditch and ahd on tarmac fp.  Keep ahd on this small tarmac path, later with ditch joining from the L.  At path jcn (with green metal gates ahd), BR with tarmac path, now with river on your R.  X bridge over creek and immed, TR on broader tarmac tk, river on R.  CARE – fast cyclists – keep off cycle path.  Pass small playground on L and SO thru to car park.  GR TR 334 582

14.4  Keeping to RHS of car park, pass Historic Sandwich info board on R and immed, TR on brick path.  BL with path, river on R, and ahd to pass The Barbican (the chequered building on your L, featured on the event badge).  X rd, bridge on R, and SO, still on brick path and with moored boats on your R.  Between third and fourth metal ladders on wall on R, TL thru arch between houses.  At rd, TR&L into Love Lane.  Immed before church, TR on paved path, then BL past war memorial (in wall).  Ahd over X-rds and X next street via zebra Xing.  BL across cobbled courtyard and into archway in building and

CHECKPOINT 14 – Sandwich Guildhall
GR TR 330 581    89.5 miles    Opens Sun 07.40    Closes Mon 04.20
Please note: toilets are available for us 50yds away in the car park

15.1  From CP, TL and ahd along LHS car park.  Beyond end of car park, at T‑jcn, TL on The Rope Walk (unmarked) and fllw to rd.  TR on pavement and ahd over level Xing.  Pass St. Barts Road and in 15yds, X rd via island to cont on LH pavement.  In 150yds, at f‑post, TL on tarmac fp.  Ahd, later between flds and then over metal fb.  X access rd, house on L, and SO, soon between orchards.  At end, thru barrier and ahd to rd - you are now in the village of Worth.  GR TR 338 562

15.2  Immed before this rd, TR on tarmac footway towards church.  Pass pond and thru barrier, then in 20yds, TL to X rd and thru iron gate into churchyard.  Immed, TR on tarmac path and fllw to L around church.  15yds before old iron kg, at wmk, TR on tarmac path thru cemetery.  Thru iron kg, exiting churchyard, and ahd on encl fp.  Keep ahd on fp, going round bends.  With wire fence on L, 30yds before buildings and approaching power‑pole, beware guy wire trip hazard on L.  Soon emerge, then SO, RHS fld.  Ahd to reach and X main rd (A258).  CARE – busy road with fast cars.  GR TR 333 557

15.3  SO on grassy tk between flds.  At lane, BL and keep ahd for 800yds, passing under power‑lines.  At first turning to L (sign: Finglesham), TL on lane.  In 250yds, ignore lane to R and in 40yds, FR on lane passing houses on L.  At T‑jcn, TL on rd and fllw thru to next T‑jcn at grass triangle.  (If you’re feeling a bit peckish, you may care to glance at the signpost on this triangle.)  GR TR 328 541

15.4  TR and in 60yds (opp f‑post on R), TL thru gap in hedge.  Ahd, LHS fld with wire fence on L.  At end of fence, FR (140°) across fld.  Ignore RF and SO under power‑lines to go thru kg.  SO, RHS fld, to go thru next kg and TR on rd.  In 30yds, at f‑post, TL on grass between gardens.  At end, X stile, then X fld (130°).  At far side, thru gap in fence and down to BL across rd.  Up steps opp, then ahd, LHS recreation ground.  In cnr, thru gap to concrete rd.  (You are now entering the area of the former Kent coalmine of Betteshanger.)  GR TR 337 532

15.5  TR and at end, with Almond House ahd on L, pass rd-end on R, then BslightlyR on tarmac fp.  At Betteshanger Social Club, SO on short concrete path, then cont along LHS of buildings.  Thru kg and ahd on encl fp.  Keep ahd on fp which emerges to cont between flds.  At rd, immed before church, TL and in 40yds, TR into

CHECKPOINT 15 – Northbourne Parish Hall
GR TR 334 523    94.2 miles    Opens Sun 08.30    Closes Mon 06.30

16.2  TL on rd and X to RHS.  At LH bend, BR (180°) to leave rd on rough tk, passing The Bungalow on your L.  At fld, BR (180°) on RH of two paths (OS map indicates White Cliffs Country Trail).  Thru wide hedge-gap and SO across next fld, gently ascending at first.  At far side, thru ‘tunnel’ in hedge and SO (still 180°) down next fld.  At bottom, BR&L thru hedge-gap and SO on next fld.  At end (beware low wooden posts), thru gap in hedge and ahd to rd - this is the village of Sutton.  GR TR 334 495

16.3  TL on rd and in 100yds, at f‑post, TR thru LMG (Sutton Court Farm).  QUIET – stabled horses – close gates carefully.  Ahd thru farmyard to pass between silos and thru LMG.  SO thru two narrow paddocks (beware possible electric fences), passing thru two more LMGs.  Ahd on encl tk and in 100yds, thru LMG (beware electric fence on L of gate).  Keep ahd on fp for 1.4 miles, at first between hedges and later, with hedge on R only (fp later goes R & L).  Reach and go thru LMG (probably open), then FR with farm buildings on L, to reach

CHECKPOINT 16 – Maydensole Farm (marquee)
GR TR 315 476    97.9 miles    Opens Sun 09.10    Closes Mon 08.20

17.1  From CP, thru barrier and TL on rd.  Over offset X-rds and in 120yds, at f‑post, FL on encl byway (NDW).  Keep ahd on this obvious tk, ignoring side-paths, and in 1300yds, BR with tk to BR onto rd.  In 20yds, with care, X rd and BL at f‑post to resume on NDW.  In 500yds, emerge onto rd and ahd (180°) at Pineham.  GR TR 316 457

17.2  Fllw rd R then L, passing f‑post on R.  In 100yds at next f‑post, BR (leaving rd) to resume on NDW.  In 1000yds at f‑post, BL with NDW with main rd (A2) on your R.  In 700yds, reach rd.  GR TR 323 443

17.3  TR on pavement across rd bridge.  Immed before Copthorne on L, TL to X rd (CARE!) and ahd for 20yds to go thru kg (partly hidden in RH cnr).  Ahd on fp with galvanised metal fence on R.  Fllw fp and fence (later between fence and wall) for 1200yds to rd.  TsharpR thru entrance of school.  GR TR 330 435

17.4  From here, please follow the signs to check‑in which will direct you thus:
Ahd on driveway and in 30yds, just before gatekeeper’s hut, BL on tarmac rd.  Fllw rd thru, passing athletics tk on R.  At T‑jcn (Clive House), SO on fp.  At Xing fp, TR to check‑in and

FINISH – Duke of York’s Royal Military School
GR TR 327 434    101.3 miles    Opens Sun 10.00    Closes Mon 10.00
total ascent 6807ft    total descent 6420ft

WELL DONE!