South Foreland Lighthouse – The White Cliffs of Dover loop from St. Margaret's at Cliffe

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St Margaret'S At Cliffe

South Foreland Lighthouse – The White Cliffs of Dover loop from St. Margaret's at Cliffe

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3.0

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South Foreland Lighthouse – The White Cliffs of Dover loop from St. Margaret's at Cliffe

01:20

10.4km

390m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 1.81 km for 123 m

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After 4.94 km for 55 m

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Waypoints

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Bus stop

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356 m

St. Margaret's Bay Esplanade Defense Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

The tunnel complex is the concrete faced observation and machine gun post about 10m above the beach

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472 m

The Pines Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

The Pines Tea Room is a relaxing place for lunch or coffee and a cake. It's set in beautiful gardens and they grow their own organic salad and vegetables in …

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1.95 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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2.51 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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2.92 km

Fan Bay Deep Shelter

Highlight • Structure

The Fan Bay Deep Shelters are a series of linked tunnel structures carved into the white cliffs of Dover at a depth of 23 meters during the Second World War …

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4.89 km

View of Dover Port

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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4.95 km

White Cliffs of Dover Visitor Centre and Café

Highlight • Rest Area

Beautiful visitor and information center as the start or end of a hike along the chalk cliffs. Here you can enjoy your “coffee” with a wonderful view of the harbor …

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8.28 km