DOG WALK KENT
DOG WALK KENT
Lympne Castle Circular Dog Walk
Dog Walk Kent
This stunning 4 mile circular walk created by Jenn at MJ Outdoor Adventures starts on the Saxon Shore Way, takes in the footpath through Port Lympne Safari Park where you might be lucky enough to see some animals, the Royal Military Canal and ends back at Lympne Castle where you can enjoy refreshments at The Naughty Dog or the Good Knight. Do take care if it is muddy weather as there is steep uphill at the end. Also be aware of cows and keep your dog on lead take care :-)
Cafes and Pubs
Lympne Castle is incredibly dog friendly. The Good Knight in Lympne Castle itself serves food and drinks do check that there is not a private event on as it's a beautiful wedding venue. Roast dinners on Sundays. The Naughty Dog is accessible from the outside of the castle wall and is open 7 days a week 8am-6pm.
Parking
Street parking around Lympne Castle
GPX!
Thank you to Jenn at MJ Outdoor Adventures for providing the Ordnance Survey GPX link for you to download if you're a GPX kind of person >> Jenn is a Kent Ordnance Survey champion. Did you know you can get a free account on the OS app?
Set off on the Saxon Shore Way
This circular starts on the Saxon Shore Way so with your back to The Naughty Dog bistro head up the hill and immediately left onto the Saxon Shore Way. A relatively short stretch then along the Saxon Shore Way with beautiful views out to sea.
The lovely Elsa loved the Lympne Castle loop especially the snooze in the Great Hall at the end!Port Lympne Path
Head down through Port Lympne and you may see some exotic animals!
Dog Walk added 16/04/2026, information last updated 16/04/2026