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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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4.5

(11)

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

01:24

4.74km

140m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Parking

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97 m

The Coastguard

Highlight • Restaurant

Delicious food. Stunning sea views, recommended refreshment stop overlooking the bay.

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117 m

View of the White Cliffs at St Margaret's Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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1.03 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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1.96 km

South Foreland Deep Shelter and Fortress Plotting Room

Highlight • Structure

See one other things to see near the lighthouse. During the war there were 5 long range guns that were used against Nazi’s in France and more effectively against ships in the Dover Strait

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2.17 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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3.65 km

The Pines Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

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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4.66 km

The White Cliffs of Dover

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view over the cliffs.

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4.74 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.59 km

1.73 km

411 m

Surfaces

2.07 km

1.45 km

679 m

319 m

155 m

< 100 m

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Friday 26 June

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

The Coastguard

View of the White Cliffs at St Margaret's Bay

View of the White Cliffs of Dover

South Foreland Deep Shelter and Fortress Plotting Room

South Foreland Lighthouse

The Pines Tea Room

The White Cliffs of Dover

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