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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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St Margaret'S At Cliffe

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

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

02:42

9.22km

230m

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: July 18, 2026

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2.11 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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2.67 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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3.92 km

Clifftop Path

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There are small paths that require courage and good footwear, very close to the edge of the cliffs

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4.05 km

White Cliffs of Dover Coastal Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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

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4.71 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 …

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5.18 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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9.22 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.55 km

1.50 km

1.06 km

118 m

Surfaces

4.72 km

1.63 km

971 m

947 m

814 m

135 m

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Weather

Wednesday 2 September

24°C

17°C

13 %

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Comments

July 24, 2024,St. Margaret's at Cliffe Dover White Cliffs

wonderful hike along the cliffs of Dover. The descent to the Longdon Bay Tunnel with access to the pebble beach is particularly impressive. Great little picnic area (unfortunately a bit littered) with a long ladder down to a pebble beach. Please pay attention to the tides, as the beach may not be accessible at high tide because the ladder is …

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

South Foreland Lighthouse

The White Cliffs of Dover

Clifftop Path

White Cliffs of Dover Coastal Path

Viewpoint Over the White Cliffs of Dover

Langdon Hole

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