The Leas Promenade

The Leas Promenade

The Leas Promenade
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jmbb1234
Surrey, UK3,279 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2020 • Business
A mild and sunny day. A sojourn (once again, natch) to the Garden of England. I had been saddled with a work lackey, whom I estimated to be the finest, sole, organic cure on the planet.......for insomnia.

....but hey-ho, I wasn’t going to tell him that (directly). Prior to meeting up with some colleagues we decided to check out Leas Promenade. Parking - very simple, nota bene - plenty around.

Very pleasant views out to sea, across some terrain. Area around The Grand is decent, and much of the Edwardian architecture style of the buildings is pleasing on the eye. Plenty of benches, dotted, hither and thither, if one wants a sit down.

If you want to go down to the beach, then there is a slaloming path which one can utilise.

The Victorian bandstand is interesting and takes one back to gentler and simpler times 👍
Written November 13, 2020
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Paul C
Horsham, UK360 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020
Lovely tarmacked wide promenade to stroll along. Gives a wonderful sight of the old buildings along the route, which have all seen better days, but would have been magical in their day. The only thing against it is sometimes the view down to the sea disappears due to some over grown plants, but when you have that view, it is a lovely place to be.

Some wonderful spots packed with flowers (outside the Grand was one we particularly liked).

There are a few cyclists, but all were good at keeping speed down and distance from walkers.

Well work an hour or two wandering along seeing what Folkestone used to be like in its heyday (reminds me a little of Biarritz, or other seaside places past their glamorous heyday) or what it is now down to the beach..
Written August 1, 2020
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Fotheringay
London, UK76 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
Anyone with the time and good weather will find something to detain them here. Stunning sea views, interesting architecture in bandstand and Remembrance arch, zig zag pathway, that does require a basic level of fitness and for those younger members with energy still to spare, an adventure playground. A visit to the ice cream stall is not mandatory, but should be
Written July 18, 2021
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RIDINGAROUND
Machynlleth, UK540 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2021
This is always a pleasant walk on a nice day with plenty of interest to see and great views. The original buildings and bandstand are still there adding to the character. It is a reminder of how great this town used to be!
Written October 7, 2021
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Love to Travel
Potters Bar, UK810 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021 • Friends
We walked up The Zig Zag path from the gardens at the bottom. There is a plaque describing the Pulhamite cliffs, these are attractive and also offered shelter as it was raining as we walked up.
We returned the following morning in the sunshine and walked along the top of the cliffs a lovely grassed area in front of big houses and old hotels
Written May 24, 2021
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Geoff H
Sissinghurst, UK18,061 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021
A lovely promenade with lovely views across the English Channel and, if you have had enough walking, there's plenty of benches to sit on and watch everybody else walking. If you get lost, there's a funny sign to point you this way and that and there's a clock which has somehow lost two hours. Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a lead.
Written August 21, 2021
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Cliff R
Folkestone, UK22 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Couples
Often stay in folketone in the Leaes area.
The promenade is beautiful the sand beach has been rebuilt and lovely views on a clear day you can make out the French coast the promenade lift was recently repaired and back in service for transportation to the beach.
Just breath taking with lots of seating and places to eat and stay
Written February 11, 2020
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Janice L
Maidstone, UK27 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 • Couples
Lovely place to walk.The council keep the flower beds in very good order and the grass short.plenty of seats along the way.there is a cafe where you can sit and watch the world walk by.5 minutes walk into Folkestone town centre
Written March 15, 2020
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Susan C
United Kingdom497 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Couples
Have walked here several times, in all weathers.
Its is a great walk, with wonderful scenes. Very well kept. Lots of benches to sit down and watch the world go by.
Path is very broad and caters for people, cyclist, runners, buggies etc.

When you come to the end of the Leas Promenade, near remembrance road... all the poppies on the fence railings makes me remember.

Highly recommend.
Written January 20, 2020
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I T
Doorn, The Netherlands14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2016 • Family
We went there for the playground and the beach. We were at first a bit shocked that parking was free. Had to check that, so unusual. We were parked on top of the zig zag path from the boulevard down to the playgrounds and beach. The view was amazing. Very clear water,it was like we were in southern Europe,looking over the Mediterranean Sea. The zig zag path was so beautiful with all kind of plants and caves. The beach had pebble stones,not so nice to walk on. There's a little restaurant on the side for your drinks and snacks. The playground is very nice for children,with a lot of shade and a few resting places for the parents.
Written July 19, 2016
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