Access road, underpass and retaining walls from Court Stairs to Western Undercliff

The access road, underpass, and retaining walls connect Court Stairs to the Western Undercliff. This pathway was designed as part of the Royal Esplanade improvements along the seafront to the west of Ramsgate, constructed between 1924 and 1926 under the direction of BB Franklin and Basil C Deacon, and built by Deacon and James Pulham and Sons.

The materials used include Pulhamite concrete laid over brick and stone hardcore. The pathway ascends in a serpentine curve, with sides covered in Pulhamite that are moulded and coloured to resemble geological strata. A footbridge, part of the upper terrace of the Royal Esplanade and overlooking the sea, crosses the pathway. The footway features grooves that imitate crazy paving.

On the exterior, the upper level of the pathway has low boulders forming a rockery. As the path descends, the sides become stepped and include planting troughs. The upper walkway spans the path with a single arch, and beyond this, the Pulhamite sides gradually decrease in height, blending into the natural cliff face to the west and connecting with the concrete blocks of a reinforcing wall to the east.