Scotch Corner, Margate to Scotch Corner, Margate

by Luke Newell

25 mi1h 2m

Duration

1h 2m

Distance

25 mi

Scenic Roads

POI Stops

Route Notes

This loop captures the best of the Isle of Thanet in an hour. It balances the dramatic chalk cliffs and Royal Harbour of the eastern coast with the quiet, rural marshland and village lanes of the western interior. Watch for pedestrians near Broadstairs and the narrow turns near Sarre.

Waypoints

B2052 Entry (Kingsgate)Scenic Road
Join the coastal road heading towards the dramatic chalk cliffs.
Winding coastal cliff views
B2052 Exit (Broadstairs)Scenic Road
The scenic coastal run through Kingsgate Bay concludes near Broadstairs.
Coastal vistas, sandy bays
B2054 Entry (East Cliff)Scenic Road
Drop down towards Ramsgate's Royal Harbour on this high-banked coastal road.
Elevated sea views, urban
B2054 Exit (Royal Harbour)Scenic Road
Exit the harbor road with views of the only Royal Harbour in the UK.
Marina views, historic arches
SarreStop
A historic crossroads village marking the western edge of the Isle of Thanet.
B2050 Entry (Manston Road)Scenic Road
Head back inland across the open plateau of the island.
Fast sweeps, open fields
B2050 Exit (Shottendane)Scenic Road
Transition onto the rural lanes leading back into Margate.
Hedgerows, undulating rural lane

Map of Scotch Corner, Margate to Scotch Corner, Margate