The Chalk Path audio walk
- 6 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2025
- Folkestone
The Chalk Path is a bilingual self-guided audio walk through Folkestone Warren and Cap Blanc Nez that invites you to walk down through deep time, to reflect on the past and reimagine the future, considering the enormity of time and it's relationship to our own human existence and impact.
Where: Folkestone Warren, England, and Cap Blanc Nez, France
Start points: Folkestone NCI station, Folkestone Urban Room, Maison de Site des Deux Caps, Escalles Cabinalivre
Embark on a transformative journey across millennia with The Chalk Path, a bilingual, self-guided audio walk that immerses you in the story of Earth’s deep time. Travel through the dramatic landscapes of Folkestone Warren and Cap Blanc Nez, guided by GPS-triggered audio narration that unfolds the history and future of these iconic chalk cliffs, inviting reflection on humanity’s place in the vastness of time. This experience, designed specifically for these locations, makes the landscapes as much a character in the story as you, the listener.
Before setting off, download the walk from the Echoes app or website to ensure uninterrupted listening—Wi-Fi is limited along the route.
Start your journey here:
In England:
- Location: The Coastwatch building on Folkestone’s East Cliff (near the white Martello tower). Begin by taking the steps behind the Horn sculpture or from the East Cliff sports hut.
In France:
- Location: The top viewpoint on Cap Blanc Nez, accessible from the D940 between Sangatte and Escalles. From the upper car park, follow the coastal path, bearing right after the Sangatte signposted turn; the first fenced viewpoint marks the walk’s starting point.
What you’ll need:
- A smartphone, headphones, and the Echoes app (download before you go)
- A specially illustrated paper map to guide you, available at all start points
Discover a new perspective on time, history, and our connection to the ancient landscapes that surround us.
