Peene and the Folkestone White Horse Walk
A short circular walk around Peene Quarry in the North Downs. The main attraction here is the spectacular views over Folkestone and the south coast down to Dungeness.
This is a fairly challenging route with a steep climb but you are rewarded with stunning views. The walk begins and ends at car park near the Folkestone White Horse but it's also worth visiting the nearby village of Peene.
The North Downs Way and the Saxon Shore Way both pass the site, giving you the opportunity of extending your walking around Folkestone. Here you could explore the splendid East Cliff and Warren Country Park and enjoy some well laid out paths, a visitor centre, cafe, eye catching steep cliffs and more spectacular views.
Postcode
CT18 8BF - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsPlease click here for more information
Peene Quarry Country Park Ordnance Survey Map 
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Further Information and Other Local Ideas
Just to the west you can pick up the popular Elham Valley Way and explore the beautiful Kent Downs. Near here there's also the worthy village of Lyminge where you will find an ancient 10th century church.
In nearby Hythe there's Brockhill Country Park and the Royal Military Canal Path. You can follow the towpath to nearby Lympne.
To the north east there's the Alkham Valley where you'll find an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The valley includes some fine footpaths and two significant historical sites including the ruins of St Radigund's Abbey and the 11th century St Peter's Church. There's also a fine local pub in the pretty village of Alkham here.
At the eastern end of the valley you could visit the noteworthy Kearsney Abbey. There's some beautiful gardens here with ornamental lakes and views of the River Dour the highlights.
For more walking ideas in the area see the Kent Walks and the North Downs Walks pages.
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Photos
The White Horse on Cheriton Hill. This large horse was placed on the hills above Folkestone as a millennium project. It is above the Channel Tunnel Rail Terminal.
Yellow gorse on Cheriton Hill. Looking west at the top of the hillside above the channel tunnel terminal at Cheriton.
The Saxon Shore Way and North Downs Way arrive at Cheriton Hill. The two long distance paths are following the Pilgrims Way onto the escarpment above Folkestone. The paths come from a field then cross the road to go on to the escarpment. In the background below the escarpment is the Channel Tunnel Rail Link Terminal.
Trig point and view over the Channel Tunnel terminal.
Gateway to North Downs Way and Saxon Shore Way On Crete Road West
Folkestone To Etchinghill Escarpment. Taken from Crete Road West, looking over the chalk escarpment, with Eurotunnel and Folkestone in the foreground. This area is designated SSSI and SPA, due to being one of the largest areas of unimproved chalk grassland in Kent.
People climbing to the White Horse on Cheriton Hill. Looking down the steep hill from the viewpoint on Crete Road West. Part of the Eurotunnel rail terminal is seen below.
The North Downs Way crosses Danton Lane. The long distance path (as well as the Saxon Shore Way, another long distance path) heads left across this lane, from a farmers field, near Arpinge. Then they head along Cheriton Hill (above Folkestone) leading to Capel-le-Ferne. The lane leads downhill to Hill Lane into Newington.