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South East England

The Saxon Shore Way loop from Dover — Kent Downs

Running trails & routes

South East England

The Saxon Shore Way loop from Dover — Kent Downs

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42

runners

The Saxon Shore Way loop from Dover — Kent Downs

02:31

21.3km

410m

Running

Embark on The Saxon Shore Way loop from Dover, a difficult 13.2-mile (21.3 km) jogging route that climbs 1352 feet (412 metres) and typically takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes. This challenging trail offers a mix of paved paths, unpaved sections, asphalt, and gravel, with some parts requiring sure-footedness…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Kent Downs AONB

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

1.21 km

View of Dover Harbour from Harbour Battery

Highlight • Monument

There is a fantastic view of Dover here from the Harbour Battery. Plus plenty of history looking around the old military defenses at the viewpoint.

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2

4.44 km

Samphire Hoe

Highlight • Natural Monument

This beautiful running area at the base of the white cliffs of Dover was created when the chalkland was excavated when the Eurotunnel was built.

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3

10.1 km

The Warren Country Park

Highlight • Beach

A popular country park on the edge of Folkestone, there are plenty of paths to explore the green spaces, wildflowers and wildlife.

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21.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.42 km

6.02 km

5.65 km

876 m

177 m

172 m

Surfaces

8.29 km

4.42 km

3.18 km

3.18 km

1.13 km

1.11 km

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