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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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St Margaret'S At Cliffe

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

Moderate

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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 daily from 11am to 4pm, closed on holidays) offers free maps, and a gift and coffee shop.

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3.07 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 to house the Fan Bay Artillery Battery. The guided tour of the facility costs 6 pounds.

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3.89 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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4.57 km

View of the White Cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good well maintained paths with some cracking views

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4.75 km

Viewpoint Over the White Cliffs of Dover

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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5.22 km

Langdon Hole

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 the tunnel system "Fan Bay Deep Shelter", Langdon Beach and of course the lighthouse "South Foreland Lighthouse".

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6.27 km

Fan Bay Sound Mirrors

Highlight • Historical Site

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 close to them. The route to them is a bit steep but take your time and the route is not to bad.

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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 the first lighthouses to use electricity as well as being a test site for early shipborne radio, we have South Foreland to thank for some huge innovations in maritime safety.

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9.37 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

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

< 100 m

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Monday 29 June

22°C

14°C

18 %

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

The White Cliffs of Dover

Fan Bay Deep Shelter

White Cliffs of Dover Coastal Path

View of the White Cliffs

Viewpoint Over the White Cliffs of Dover

Langdon Hole

Fan Bay Sound Mirrors

South Foreland Lighthouse

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