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1 Rest Adapted toilets At Reculver and at Hazard Information1 2 area cafe (Minnis1 Bay). Both1 RADAR key � � Visitor View Reculver Cafe Width 1centre restriction �point Fort� Uphill Downhill Car park 3 designated Car park 1 gradient 1 gradient spaces. Tarmac Open parking 1

Additional information - This route is in an exposed location. Please dress 1 1 appropriately in cold or wet weather. For more information about the walk please call the East Kent Public Rights of Way team on 01304 216307 1

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