Although the Crab and Winkle line (Canterbury to Whitstable) is a lovely route, I much prefer the mainly traffic-free and flat Viking Way along the coast. Join it at Herne Bay and cycle all the way to Margate, passing through marsh land, having a sandwich on one of the sweeping sandy beaches, and finishing with a cup of tea at the amazing Shell Grotto – NB there’s no cycle parking directly outside the Grotto. Both Herne Bay and Margate are on the same train line - perfect for a linear route like this.

www.visitthanet.co.uk/viking/
Google map: bit.ly/GPJF6q

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Perhaps the main attraction of Margate, the Dreamland, is closed but there are more things to see and do with the family on a weekend, like the building of Margate Harbour, the Shell Grotto, the Margate Caves.

Finally for fish and chips try the Marine Sands Cafe.

www.hotelara.com/travel/uk/england/margate.html

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Margate is so nice on a sunny weekend in the Autumn. Enjoy the city view from the pier and visit Margate's museum at Old Town Hall Market Place.

www.margatemuseum.org.uk/

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