Welcome to your dedicated Travel Plan website, designed to help you explore sustainable travel options. As part of the Martello Lakes development, a Travel Plan has been developed to encourage active and eco-friendly transport while reducing traffic and environmental impact.
The Plan aims to:
Here, you’ll find up-to-date information on walking and cycling routes, public transport, and other local travel options within Palmarsh and Hythe.
Walking and cycling are great ways to boost your health, fitness and wellbeing. It is recommended that the average adult should do 30 minutes of exercise 5 times per week. Walking or cycling to work, the shops or school is an easy way to achieve this target.
Click here to download a map showing your local facilities.
Places you might walk to…
Places you might cycle to…
Click here to download a map which displays local walking and cycling routes.
National Events
There are lots of exciting events throughout the year where you can take part, learn something new, and support sustainable travel and living.
Walk to School Week
Cycle to School Week
Better Transport Week
Modeshift TravelWise Week
Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel
Bus
The Martello Lakes bus stops are the closest to your home, located on the A258, Dymchurch Road, they are approximately 600m away (9 minutes on foot). From here, you can access the bus no. 102 and 103 (operated by Stagecoach). These services run on a combined 30 minute frequency during weekdays, facilitating access to Hythe, Dymchurch, Lydd Camp, New Romney, Sandgate, Folkestone Harbour, and more!
Further bus services can be accessed within proximity to the development. A map which illustrates your local bus stops and routes can be downloaded here.
Concessionary Fares
If you are over the age of 66, or disabled, you are eligible to qualify for a free concessionary pass. This enables you to travel on services anywhere in England between 9:30am and 11pm Monday to Friday and all day at weekends/bank holidays. To apply for an older person’s or disabled person’s bus pass please see here.
On the 18th of August (2026) the government announced that they will be lifting the weekday travel restrictions. This means that from April 2027 people who hold a disabled bus pass can travel on buses for free 24/7.
Rail
Travelling by rail provides a fast, efficient and frequent travel option, whether travelling for business or pleasure. The nearest station to your home is Sandling Railway Station.
This station offers a number of services to destinations across the south, including Folkestone Central, Tonbridge, London, and many more.
You could take the train to the following destinations:
Please see the Southeastern rail map for further destinations.
For timetable information and live updates for services from Sandling please visit www.southeasternrailway.com.
National Railcards
National Railcards provide an opportunity to save up to a 1/3 off rail travel! There are a number of railcards including:
To find out if you’re eligible and to apply for a railcard visit: www.railcard.co.uk.
Taxis Services
Taxi services are also available locally and play a role in your local public transport. A range of Local taxi companies and their telephone numbers include:
Electric Vehicle Charging
Your development is future-ready—with plenty of electric vehicle (EV) charging points to help you travel greener and cleaner. With the ban on new petrol and diesel cars coming in 2030, now is the perfect time to plug into the future of driving.
Thinking of making the switch? The government is currently offering up to £2,500 off eligible low-emission vehicles—built right into the dealer’s price. Check out the full list of qualifying vehicles on the official government website.
And it’s not just here—EV charging points are popping up all over the UK. Use Zap Map to find a charger near your destination and hit the road with confidence.
Car Sharing
One way of reducing the costs of travelling by car is to ‘car share’ or ‘liftshare’. As well as saving you the money you will also help the environment by reducing your carbon footprint. It’s also a great way to meet new people and make new friends!
Car sharing can be done travelling to work, going shopping, on the school run – in fact on any journey you make!
Why not try it out, to search for other people travelling on similar routes to you? There are public car share databases which enable you to search for journey matches and these are all FREE to use:
Live local…Shop Local
An easy way to cut the cost of travel is by shopping locally. There are a range of local Farmers’ Markets within Hythe and Folkestone that operate regularly, such as your very own Hythe Farmers’ Market, which operates on the 2nd and 4th Saturday every month from 09:00 to 13:00 on Rampart Road, and Folkestone Harbour Market, which operates on Saturdays between 10:00 to 17:00.
Home Delivery Services
Your nearest supermarket is Sainsbury’s, located on Military Road (CT21 5AS), approximately 3.6km (15 mins) from your home. Sainsbury’s offers free home delivery on all online purchases over £50, but you can book a slot from as little as £1. So why not skip the drive, avoid the stress, and let someone else take care of your weekly shop?
Other supermarkets that offer home delivery include:
National Events
Earth Day occurs on the 22nd April every year. Founded in 1970, it mobilises people across the globe to shape and protect the planet. The theme for 2027 is ‘Food For Our Planet’. Throughout April, there will be events and fundraising campaigns to support healthier food systems which connect human health, thriving ecosystems, and resilient communities. This gives us an opportunity to think critically about the source of our food, how it affects people, the environment, and how we can live more sustainably.
Travel Plan
As part of your new community, a Travel Plan has been requested by Folkestone and Hythe District Council. So, what is a Travel Plan you may ask?
A Travel Plan is a document which identifies sustainable travel methods available to residents, such as yourself, as alternatives to travelling by car. The Travel Plan also includes travel targets which have been agreed with Folkestone and Hythe District Council.
The main aims are simple:
These aims will be tracked over a 5-year period, during which, you may see people conducting travel surveys. By completing these travel surveys you may opt in for a chance to win a Sustainable Travel Voucher worth £50, redeemable against a Decathlon e-gift card, Falcon or White bus Bus-Pass, or a National Railcard.
Residential Travel Pack
As part of your new community, a Residential Travel Pack has been created. This Pack highlights local sustainable transport opportunities and discusses the benefits of greener, smarter, travel. Each household has received a Pack, however, a digital copy can be found below.
Click here to view the Residential Travel Pack for the Martello Lakes development.
Sustainable Travel Newsletter
Alongside the Residential Travel Pack, newsletters will be distributed to all residents. The newsletter provides up-to-date travel information, such as updates to bus timetables and events accessible on foot, bicycle, bus, or train. You can find the most recent Newsletters below:
Get in touch
We would love to hear your feedback on our website and Residential Travel Pack. If you have any questions or comments or require further information on the topics presented, then please get in touch using the email below.
