May is National Walking Month and with the weather taking a turn for the better, it's a great opportunity to get out in the fresh sea air and explore the beautiful coastal resorts of Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate on foot. Enjoy a historical costumed walk, circular coastal stomp or an amble discovering stunning architecture. There's lots of active fun to be had this month – and every month.

Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate can be reached in just 75 minutes from London St. Pancras Station on Southeastern's high-speed rail service.

Viking Coastal Trail
Known as the most attractive cycle and walking route in Kent, this is a 32 mile circular route taking in stunning, sandy beaches and bays, airy cliff tops and pretty rural villages. The route can be broken down into bite-sized chunks and there are lots of seafront cafes and restaurants on route if you fancy a break.
www.vikingcoastaltrail.co.uk 

St Peter's Village Tour
The success of St. Peter's Village tour is astounding. Started some years ago and run purely by volunteers, the St. Peter's Village Tour is an award winning, guided walk around the historic village of St. Peter's, where you will meet and enjoy the interaction of several costumed characters on route. Additional themed walks have been added to the repertoire including WWI Graves Tour, WWII Graves Tour and the Churchyard Tour – St. Peter's is said to have one of the longest churchyards in the country.
www.villagetour.org.uk 

Active Ramsgate Walks
Stunning Ramsgate, which boasts the only Royal Harbour in the country, is a perfect location for an active break, with self- guided themed walks just one of the many activities on offer. 'The Contra Trail' goes from Ramsgate to Pegwell Bay and takes in a Viking invasion and national nature reserve (6.1 miles). 'Sea It All' is a coast hugging circuit from Ramsgate to Broadstairs (5 miles), whilst 'Ramsgate Town Rounders – Regency, Royal and Riviera' is a gentle stroll discovering Ramsgate's history and attractions (two options - 1.4 miles or 2 miles). 'The Beach Roamer' is a beautiful beach ramble from Ramsgate to Margate taking in no less than 9 bays (6.8 miles)
www.ramsgatetown.org/activeramsgate

Discover Margate Walk
Find out more about Margate, the original seaside, on a self-guided heritage trail of the resort. From Margate Station to Cliftonville and Walpole Bay this walk offers a fascinating insight into many of Margate's famous (and not so famous) landmarks.
www.visitthanet.co.uk/discover-margate-town-trail 

Pugin Town Trail
Augustus Pugin, great architect and leader of the Gothic Revival made Ramsgate his home and it was here that he designed his own house 'The Grange' and St. Augustine's Church nearby. In fact, Pugin has connections to much of the town's outstanding architecture and this walk leads you around the town taking in 29 interesting buildings he has connections to.
www.visitthanet.co.uk/pugin-town-trail 

Turner and Dickens Walk
JMW Turner described the skies over Margate as 'the loveliest in all Europe', whilst Charles Dickens described Broadstairs as 'the freshest, freest place', but don't take their word for it, come and find out for yourself on the self-guided, 4 mile walk between Turner's Margate and Dickens' Broadstairs, much via an ancient footpath.
www.turneranddickenswalk.co.uk 

Further information on Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate, including additional walks, attractions, events and accommodation, can be found on www.visitthanet.co.uk 

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