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Folkestone Explorer
Date: Friday 09 March 2012
Location: Folkestone
Meeting time: 10:15am
Duration: 1 hour
Distance: 3 miles (4.8 km)
Grade:
Strenuous
Walkers meet in the foyer of Folkestone library or opposite the Library at the round-a-bout during Library closures. Walks follow a variety of routes encompassing 'The Leas', the seafront area & other roads and footpaths within the town. Some routes involve going up (or down) a variety of steps (from cliff top to sea level)and there are some quite steep inclines on some roads/paths.
Interest: Riverside and Coastal, Gardens, Town
Gradient: More than 2 steep hills
Barriers (stiles, steps, gates): Steps / Gates
Surface type: Any surface
Details of railway stations within 1 mile of starting point: Folkestone Central
Disabled car parking: No
Refreshments: Walkers usually stop at a local cafe for drinks after the walk
Toilets: Yes
Adapted toilets: No
Dogs welcome: No
Visitor centre: No
Leader: Janet Scott, Diane Saunders, Frances Brown & Shirley Henderson
0800 8494000
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Organisers details:
East Kent Health Walks
0800 8494000
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Payment instructions:
Cost: Free
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Start point: Folkestone Library, 2 Grace Hill, Folkestone
Postcode: CT20 1HD - directions
Grid reference of start: TR 228 361
Disclaimer: Kent County Council cannot be held responsible for inaccurate or misleading information displayed on this website. It is the responsibility of each leader or organisation uploading the information to update the details. Kent County Council does not accept any liability and it is your obligation to verify if leaders have carried out the necessary risk assessments, have public liability insurance and have a current CRB check. Young people (16 years and under) must be accompanied by an adult.
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