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Imagine stepping back in time and discovering the coastline of the
Garden of England as it stood more than 1,600 years ago.
The Saxon Shore Way long distance walking route is named after the
line of historic fortifications that defended the Kent coast at the
end of the Roman era.
This 160 miles (257km) route from the bustling port of Gravesend,
in North Kent, to the popular seaside town of Hastings, in East
Sussex, offers some of the finest coastal walking in England.
The route features a range of landscapes and scenery, as well as a
wealth of cultural and historic interest.
There is something for everyone along the Saxon Shore Way.
History
The route offers walkers an excellent opportunity to explore
Kent's history.
Follow the Saxon Shore Way along Kent's ancient coastline, which in
many places is now miles inland.
Walkers along the route will find Iron Age hill forts; magnificent
churches and an impressive cathedral; Martello towers; historic
ports; and castles dating from periods throughout history.
Did you know?
The modern sandwich is said to have been invented by the fourth
Earl of Sandwich.
Landscape and nature
Enjoy the inspiring landscape and natural beauty of the coastal
areas of Kent along this fabulous route.
The Saxon Shore Way passes through two Areas of Outstanding Natural
Beauty, numerous Sites of Special Scientific Interest and several
Nature Reserves.
The North Kent Marshes - recognised as one of the most important
estuarine habitats for birds in the UK - are also found on the
route. These are outstanding places to visit to admire flocks of
migrating birds, wildfowl and wading birds; plants; butterflies and
moths; invertebrates; and small mammals.
Did you know?
The marsh frog, found across Romney Marsh, is frequently called the
'laughing frog' because of its rather unusual 'croak'.
Circular walks and a new guidebook
A new guidebook for the Saxon Shore Way is now available to
buy.
The book provides an overview of this popular route as well as maps
and guides to eight short circular walks along the Saxon Shore
Way.
The book features circular walks at Rochester, Oare, Grove Ferry,
Sandwich, St Margaret's Bay, Lympne, Hamstreet and
Stone-in-Oxney.
Take a look at some of the beautiful scenery encountered along the
walks in the
Saxon Shore Way image gallery.
Each circular walk is complete with an introduction, a map and some
interesting facts and suggestions of what to look out for on the
way.
Why not try out one of the new circular walks from the book.
Download a
free taster of the guidebook with walks at St Margaret's Bay
and Grove Ferry, and start exploring the historic Saxon Shore Way
today.
The new Saxon Shore Way guidebook is priced at £4.99 and is
available from our
online shop.
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