Cycle Routes. Both the National Cycle Network route and the figure-of-eight circular route are on flat, firm surfaces, with negligible gradients. An optional route climbs up from the town centre to Stone Farm on the Ashford-Folkestone Road (A20), turns east to Newington and returns via side streets to join National Cycle route 2. This circuit is much more strenuous with steep gradients and is for the experienced cyclist only. The National Cycle Network Route 2 --- crosses Hythe as shown on the map. Fingerpost signs mark the route at regular intervals. Be considerate to pedestrians who share most of the route through Hythe.

Details : Travelling east to west the route enters Hythe along the promenade at Seabrook. A Boundary Stone on a grassed triangle in front of the petrol service station marks the start of Hythe. Follow the promenade west as far as the Imperial Hotel where the route turns right down Twiss Road and then left along South Road turning right down Ladies Walk. At the Canal turn left along the path on the south side and follow it beyond Stade Street (Town) Bridge to the Duke's Head Inn. There are several information panels along the Canal section of the route. Cross the Dymchurch Road at the Pelican crossing and continue along the Canal path to the RH&D Light Railway station. Cross the Canal by the road bridge and turn left down Green Lane on the north side of the Canal. Follow pathway until there is a footbridge across the Canal (0.9mile.1.5km). At this point there is a model and an information panel describing the functioning of Sound mirrors that were installed along the coastal area to provide early warning of incoming aircraft before radar was developed. The route then leaves the Canal and follows Burmarsh Road to Botolph's Bridge where it leaves the section covered by this map. A Hythe Town Council (HTC) Boundary Stone marks the western edge of Hythe. Refreshments can be taken at the inn near the bridge.