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The White Cliffs of Dover – South Foreland Lighthouse loop from Dover

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The White Cliffs of Dover – South Foreland Lighthouse loop from Dover

Moderate

4.8

(110)

982

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The White Cliffs of Dover – South Foreland Lighthouse loop from Dover

02:42

8.98km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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1.25 km

View of Dover Port

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In the visitor and information center there is information about the "Cliff" as well as a well-stocked souvenir shop and a snack bar, and the toilet is in the building …

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1.76 km

View of the White Cliffs

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Good well maintained paths with some cracking views

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2.25 km

Langdon Hole

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Beautiful nature reserve with easy to walk hiking trails of various lengths. There is always a wonderful view over the harbour, the chalk cliffs and the sea. Worth seeing include …

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2.76 km

Langdon Bay

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This stretch of beach is truly stunning. The black, rounded stones form a stunning contrast with the white cliffs. However, the beach is only accessible at low tide.

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2.76 km

Langdon Beach and Tunnels

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Langdon Beach is a bit hidden, you can descend to the beach via a small path and a ladder about 5m high. The tunnels, the defense positions and the shipwrecks …

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2.84 km

Langdon Stairs and WWII Bunkers

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Langdon Beach is a bit hidden, you can descend to the beach via a small path and a ladder about 5m high. The tunnels, the defensive positions and the shipwrecks …

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4.25 km

The White Cliffs of Dover

Highlight • Natural Monument

The White cliffs of Dover are one of the most famous English landmarks, and can be viewed by everyone reaching Britain's mainland via the English Channel. The visitor centre (open …

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4.81 km

South Foreland Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Starting in 1635 as a couple of iron braziers to hold fires, this site has been used to protect sailors from Goodwin Sands for nearly 400 years. As one of …

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8.98 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.54 km

2.09 km

1.05 km

316 m

Surfaces

3.97 km

2.44 km

1.08 km

831 m

535 m

139 m

Elevation

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Sunday 17 May

14°C

8°C

52 %

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The White Cliffs of Dover – South Foreland Lighthouse loop from Dover

View of Dover Port

View of the White Cliffs

Langdon Hole

Langdon Bay

Langdon Beach and Tunnels

Langdon Stairs and WWII Bunkers

The White Cliffs of Dover

South Foreland Lighthouse

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