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View of Dover Port – The White Cliffs of Dover loop from Walmer

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View of Dover Port – The White Cliffs of Dover loop from Walmer

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View of Dover Port – The White Cliffs of Dover loop from Walmer

06:57

25.1km

420m

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 8, 2026

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Train Station

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6.09 km

Bench With View of the White Cliffs of Dover

Highlight • Natural Monument

it’s here that you’ll find The Coastguard – Britain’s closest pub to France and an idea spot for breakfast (lunch, or dinner) by the beach. At low tide, explore the rockpools for fossils and enjoy the awe-inspiring White Cliffs of Dover from sea level.

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6.44 km

View of the White Cliffs, Kent Downs

Highlight • Viewpoint

Don't go too close to the cliff...if at all just crawl up to it

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8.71 km

View of the White Cliffs of Dover

Highlight • Natural Monument

Get to know the chalk coast near Dover through the English Coast Path... a highlight in England.

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12.2 km

Viewpoint Over the White Cliffs of Dover

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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 Channel, you can even see over to the corresponding cliffs of France on a good day.

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12.7 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 above the harbor. With the nearby parking lots, the information center is the perfect start or end point for a hike along the chalk cliffs.

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14.2 km

The White Cliffs of Dover

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One of the magnificent vantage points with a great view of the sea, the harbor and the chalk cliffs. You should always take a short break and enjoy the view.

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18.0 km

White Cliffs of Dover

Highlight • Natural Monument

Get to know the chalk coast near Dover through the English Coast Path... a highlight in England.

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18.2 km

Dover Patrol Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

Great place to start a hike from for either coastal direction you want to take.

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25.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.33 km

6.30 km

4.82 km

2.75 km

1.68 km

140 m

Surfaces

7.07 km

6.40 km

5.02 km

4.31 km

1.44 km

774 m

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Highest point (110 m)

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Weather

Wednesday 15 July

22°C

15°C

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Comments

August 9, 2023,230809_UK_White_Cliffs_of_Dover

After a rainy crossing of Great Britain yesterday, the morning mood today on the English east coast was an absolute dream. Getting the rolls becomes an experience 😍 And then we went up to the chalk cliffs. Really one of the best hikes in this weather. A culmination of our trip. Thank you weather gods😊

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May 15, 2025,🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Day 04-1 :Von Walmer Castle entlang der Küste bis Dover

Hiking day today 😊 I set off at 7:30 a.m. The gate to the castle was still closed. Luckily, I have a key.
I just set off at random. I tried to take nature trails where possible. I think I did well.
At the beginning, I skirted the castle and followed narrow paths through the town, always heading southwest. Many …

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September 7, 2023,The White Cliffs of Dover (Video)

The best comes at the end, I would think.
The last tour in England today was the "Saxon Shore Way" which always leads along the coast from Dover to Deal.
I was very impressed by this landscape. At first I had the hectic port next to me for a kilometer or two. Later, step by step, things got quieter and …

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June 25, 2024,Entlang der Kreidefelsen 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Took advantage of "Mum's" beach day and hiked a few metres along the chalk cliffs towards Dover....

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View of Dover Port – The White Cliffs of Dover loop from Walmer

Bench With View of the White Cliffs of Dover

View of the White Cliffs, Kent Downs

View of the White Cliffs of Dover

Viewpoint Over the White Cliffs of Dover

View of Dover Port

The White Cliffs of Dover

White Cliffs of Dover

Dover Patrol Memorial

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