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St Margaret'S At Cliffe

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

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Hiking trails & Routes
United Kingdom
England
South East England
Kent
Dover
St Margaret'S At Cliffe

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

Moderate

5.0

(8)

85

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

02:45

9.37km

240m

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: April 19, 2026

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Kent Downs National Landscape

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2.67 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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3.07 km

Fan Bay Deep Shelter

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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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3.89 km

White Cliffs of Dover Coastal Path

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Here you can also discover the rare plants on the chalk cliffs.

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4.57 km

View of the White Cliffs

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Good well maintained paths with some cracking views

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5

4.75 km

Made world famous by Vera Lynn in 1942, this is one of the most iconic views of these beautiful cliffs. Towering up to 361 feet (110 m) over the English …

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6

5.22 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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6.27 km

Fan Bay Sound Mirrors

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There are two sound mirrors on the side of the hill below the Fan Bay deep shelter, they are behind a locked gate and fence but you can get quiet …

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8

7.29 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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9.37 km

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6.44 km

1.75 km

1.06 km

118 m

Surfaces

4.67 km

2.25 km

1.07 km

948 m

392 m

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