Thanet Coast Path
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Birchington to Ramsgate
Monday 8 September 2008 - 14 Miles
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The Isle Of Thanet intrigued me - it was one of few parts of Kent, and Includes a number of towns, that I had never visited before. The Saxon Shore Way cuts inland from Reculver and so bypasses this area, due to the geographical landscape in Saxon times. A mainly (sub) urban walk, along sea defences and along promenades, this was an interesting, walk, through some towns that have obviously seen better days, and some nice views and countryside.
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Birchington
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Clifftop defences - presumably from WWII
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Approaching Margate
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The Jetty - apart from this revamp, the prom is very neglected
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(Cliftonville) Lido Sands - Now it is literal!
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More disuse, this was the cliff railway that used to serve the Lido
http://www.hows.org.uk/personal/rail/mar.htm
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North Foreland Lighthouse
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Broadstairs
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Ramsgate
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Pegwell Bay and Richborough (former) power station
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