If you would like to use The Pines Gardens as the start, finish or just part of a walk then a number of organisations have produced or collated suggested routes that you can try.
Additionally, if you stay with us then there is an Ordnance Survey map available to help you plan your own wanderings!
Published routes that pass through our site include:
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St. Margaret’s Bay “Guarding the Gateway”
A 7.5km walk including The Pines Garden, South Foreland Lighthouse and sighting of the house owned formerly by both Noel Coward and Ian Fleming (who set parts of his James Bond novel ‘Moonraker’ on the cliffs between St. Margaret’s Bay and nearby Kingsdown.)
This walk is published on the Kent Downs National Landscape website at St Margarets Bay Guarding the Gateway King Charles III England Coast Path (kentdowns.org.uk)
Details
- Distance 7.5KM
- Route type: Circular
- Area: Coastal
- Nearest station: Martin Mill
King Charles III England Coastal Path - Dover to Deal (or Deal to Dover) Section
A linear route between our two nearest towns, taking in the National Trust Visitor Centre The White Cliffs of Dover | Kent | National Trust, White Cliffs (with good views to France, when the weather allows!), South Foreland Lighthouse, The Pines Garden, Dover Patrol Memorial and Walmer Castle, among its attractions.
The Kings Charles III England Coastal Path is overseen by National Trails and our section of it is published at St Margaret’s Bay – National Trails and The Pines Gardens – National Trails
Details
- Distance Varying
- Route type: Linear
- Area: Coastal
- Nearest station: Martin Mill
ChalkUp21
This makes use of the King Charles III England Coastal path for much of its route and links nine iconic 21st century structures (including The Pines Calyx) from The Wing, in Folkstone, to Deal Pier Cafe in one walking route.
ChalkUp21 is a project of Dover Arts Development and information on it, including suggested walks, can be found at Plan Ahead and Enjoy | Chalkup21
Details
- Distance Varying
- Route type: Linear
- Area: Coastal
If you are a member of the Ramblers Association The Ramblers: Britain’s walking charity or signed-up to Komoot Komoot | Find, plan and share your adventures then a series of user-generated routes that include The Pines Garden site can also be found.
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The Pines Tea Room is open to the public, welcoming regulars and new guests who may be here for lunch, a light bite, drink or piece of cake.