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Dover
Ringwould With Kingsdown

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

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United Kingdom
England
South East England
Kent
Dover
Ringwould With Kingsdown

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

Hard

51

runners

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

02:49

24.0km

560m

Running

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

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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After 6.60 km for 123 m

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Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.89 km

View of the White Cliffs at St Margaret's Bay

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Haven't been inside. On outside there is beach with nice views and you can see ferries heading to the port in Dover.

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2

5.16 km

The Pines Tea Room

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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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3

6.74 km

South Foreland Lighthouse

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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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4

7.30 km

The White Cliffs of Dover

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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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11.4 km

St James' Church

Ruins

6

13.0 km

Louis Blériot Memorial

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Louis Charles Joseph Blériot (born July 1, 1872 in Cambrai, † August 2, 1936 in Paris) was a French aviation pioneer. With the Blériot XI he crossed on 25 July …

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14.5 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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15.0 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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9

15.1 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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24.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.32 km

6.20 km

3.92 km

2.57 km

2.35 km

1.64 km

909 m

Surfaces

6.47 km

5.72 km

4.87 km

4.65 km

1.30 km

895 m

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Sunday 5 July

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