Fancy a weekend away from it all? Feel the need for some fresh sea air, scenic coastal walking and a bit of company along the way? Join us for this holiday based in the coastal town of Ramsgate in east Kent. With the largest marina on the south coast and elegant Regency architecture, Ramsgate is a great base for a walking holiday.

On Saturday, we will walk along gentle coastal paths from Margate, the home of the Turner Contemporary Art Gallery to elegant Broadstairs with the option of continuing to Ramsgate. There are sea views aplenty on this panoramic stretch of coastline. On Sunday, we will head to the beautiful Medieval Sandwich with its winding streets and architectural gems. We will walk in the surrounding countryside to the coast and back to the centre of this small town.

If you can arrive by 2.30pm on Friday, there will be a guided tour of Ramsgate itself with its links to WWII and, among others, Vincent Van Gogh.

We will stay at a small, comfortable B&B and hope to have exclusive use. Our host, Denise, can also arrange massage, reflexology, reiki and gong baths with trusted local partners.

Feedback from a previous trip:“I just wanted to say that I very much enjoyed the Ramsgate holiday last March. I found it a very interesting area to visit, and the itinerary was well thought out, I came back feeling I had seen a lot of the area in just 2 days. The restaurants where we ate were well chosen and, I felt, just right.
Barbara, as always, was a caring, patient and interesting guide, her enthusiasm for the area came across, she took into account everyone’s different needs , was flexible in the options offered and she helped the group gel together.
I felt that Barbara was exceptional in the way she took an interest in each person in the group, she really made the trip a success and I have great memories of the weekend.” Seri

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£420 Single Ensuite £100 discount per person in a Twin Shared Ensuite (If there is nobody to share with then the single price occupancy price will apply. Price includes: 2 nights' B&B accommodation; 2 packed lunches; guided walks with experienced group leader; transport to walks Not included: evening meals (your guide will arrange for the group to eat out together in the evenings); personal expenses; insurance

The full day walks on the holiday are up to 6 miles. The terrain is mainly gentle coastal and rural footpaths with very few gradients. There is nothing too challenging and we will be taking plenty of breaks to enjoy the scenery. There may be an option to extend the walk to 7 miles on the coastal day.

Barbara Hamilton has many years' experience as a walking guide and is both highly respected and a lovely woman too. She has guided many holidays and specialises in the south of England.

We will be staying at Langmead Guest House, Ramsgate CT11 7QH. This is a small, traditional and welcoming B&B run by Denise who is herself a keen walker.

Langmead Guest House, Park Road, Ramsgate CT11 7QH. By train: The nearest station is Ramsgate, a 10 minute walk from the accommodation. Taxis can also be found at the station By car Approach via the M2 then A299 and A255. There is off street parking in front of the B&B for 3 to 4 cars and free on street parking is available nearby.