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From Dover Patrol War Memorial to Saint Margaret's Bay
Association / Club / Walk leader
1.65 mi
+351 ft
-351 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from St. Margaret's at Cliffe (Kent)
This short walk starts at Dover Patrol War Memorial car park and goes along the clifftop down to Saint Margaret's Bay. ⚠️At the bay, be careful about the tide timetable.
South Foreland Lighthouse, White Cliffs Channel Geopark Transmanche
4.27 mi
+981 ft
-991 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Guston (Kent)
From the National Trust Visitor Centre, enter the Channel Geopark Transmanche and walk along the clifftop enjoying views of the harbour, Dover castle, ferries, white cliffs until you reach the beautiful South Foreland Lighthouse. On the way back, take a detour to Lagdon Stairs and Bay before coming back to the start. This is an ideal walk as you wait for the ferry.
⚠️Check the tide to access Lagdon Stairs and Bay. Note the way down can be unsuitable for children, and is quite steep.
White Cliffs and views of the ferries, Channel Geopark Transmanche
0.89 mi
+184 ft
-180 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Guston (Kent)
From the National Trust Visitor Centre, enter the Channel Geopark Transmanche and walk along the clifftop enjoying views of the harbour, Dover castle, ferries, white cliffs. This is an ideal walk as you wait for the ferry.
White Cliffs and Lagdon Stairs and bay, Channel Geopark Transmanche
2.25 mi
+449 ft
-446 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Guston (Kent)
From the National Trust Visitor Centre, enter the Channel Geopark Transmanche and walk along the clifftop enjoying views of the harbour, Dover castle, ferries, white cliffs. On the way back, take a detour to Lagdon Stairs and Bay before coming back to the start. This is an ideal walk as you wait for the ferry.
⚠️Check the tide to access Lagdon Stairs and Bay. Note the way down can be unsuitable for children, and is quite steep.
Folkestone to Dover along the North Downs Way
Visorando Member8.79 mi
+1,483 ft
-1,575 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Folkestone (Kent)
This linear Kent walk follows the coast between Folkestone and Dover using the North Downs Way Natioanl Trail for much of the way. The vies especially at the Dover end of the walk area excellent. To return to the start use the regular train service that runs along the foot of the cliffs.
Margate to Ramsgate - The Viking Trail
9.26 mi
+315 ft
-236 ft
4h 30
Easy
Departure from Thanet (Kent)
Should we walk from Margate to Ramsgate or from Ramsgate to Margate? Whichever way you want to do this walk, it is one of the most popular hikes on the South Coast and a MUST-DO! Whilst Ramsgate is much prettier than Margate, the food is better in Margate … so it’s all about what you prefer! For the purpose of this walk, we will be doing the walk from Margate to Ramsgate.
From Botany Bay to Kingsgate Bay and Castle via Whiteness Tower
1.28 mi
+69 ft
-105 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Broadstairs and St Peters (Kent)
This Walk starts at the car park in front of The Botany Bay restaurant and goes along the Coastal path to visit Kingsgate Bay and Castle via Whiteness Tower. There is also the chance to walk down to Botany Bay to enjoy the white cliffs and rock formations. The first part of the walk is pushchair-friendly. Dogs are allowed.
Walpole Rocks bathing pool, Cliftonville
3.45 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Thanet (Kent)
Nice little wander along Queen's promenade past Walpole Bay Tidal Pool. The white cliffs bring a nice atmosphere. It is an ideal for a little swim and sunset.
Cap Blanc-Nez as seen from Sangatte
5.87 mi
+689 ft
-659 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Sangatte (Pas-de-Calais)
Ideal for exploring the coastline and Cap Blanc-Nez!
Moderator’s note Route impassable (7), see reviews and route description at (6)
The peaks of Cap Blanc Nez
4.91 mi
+479 ft
-456 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Escalles (Pas-de-Calais)
The cliffs of Cap Blanc Nez rise 130 m above the sea. From the Dover Patrol Monument erected at the top of the headland, there is a breathtaking view of Cap Gris Nez and Wissant Bay on one side, Calais on the other, with the English coast opposite.
Around Cap Blanc-Nez
7.56 mi
+758 ft
-778 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Escalles (Pas-de-Calais)
A very pleasant walk with magnificent views of Wissant beach, Cap Gris Nez, Cap Blanc Nez and the English coastline.
From the heights of Escalles to Cap Blanc Nez via the Napoleon Well
4.28 mi
+420 ft
-417 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Escalles (Pas-de-Calais)
A magnificent hike to admire the ballet of ferries and ships of all kinds in the Strait of Dover. In good weather, you can admire the English coastline... Don't forget to take a look at the remains of the first shaft dug for the Channel Tunnel, work on which began in 1875 under Napoleon III.
Access to the Mont d'Hubert car park, the starting point for this hike, is now prohibited, so you must start from the car park at the bottom of the Cap Blanc Nez obelisk.
Cap Blanc-Nez and the heights of Sangatte
Tourist office
6.35 mi
+741 ft
-719 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Escalles (Pas-de-Calais)
An invigorating seaside walk to the heights of Sangatte, via the cliffs of Cap Blanc-Nez. A walk combining nature and culture, in a place that has been awarded the Grand Site de France label since 2011. Numerous relics of the Second World War bear witness to the past, amid breathtaking scenery.
Fartz trail
2.86 mi
+95 ft
-115 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Wissant (Pas-de-Calais)
Located in a protected natural area, the Fartz trail, dotted with bird observatories, lets you discover all the flora and fauna of Wissant bay.
Cap Blanc-Nez trail - Loop starting from Wissant
11.64 mi
+942 ft
-951 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Wissant (Pas-de-Calais)
Walk from Wissant, through fields and hamlets, to discover the coast and hinterland between Wissant and Cap Blanc-Nez. There are lovely views from the various hills along the way.
Les Hauts de Wissant
6.46 mi
+476 ft
-476 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Wissant (Pas-de-Calais)
This easy circuit will take you to Mont de Couple, at an altitude of 163 metres, which offers a panoramic view of the pretty town of Wissant and the Gris-Nez and Blanc-Nez lighthouses. It uses some sections of the GR®128 and 145 trails.
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