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Samphire Hoe – White Cliffs of Dover loop from Samphire Hoe Country Park

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Samphire Hoe – White Cliffs of Dover loop from Samphire Hoe Country Park

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Samphire Hoe – White Cliffs of Dover loop from Samphire Hoe Country Park

00:42

2.65km

30m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Kent Downs National Landscape

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772 m

This beautiful stretch of coastline was created by excavating chalk rock during the construction of the Euro Tunnel.
Today you can go for a walk, swim on the pebble beach or fish from the fortified wall.

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1.09 km

White Cliffs of Dover

Highlight • Natural Monument

The White Cliffs of Dover are an iconic British landmark. As this is the narrowest sea crossing to mainland Europe, the white cliffs were once the first sighting of home …

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1.95 km

Samphire Hoe Car Park and Kiosk

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The pay car park with kiosk, toilet, picnic areas is the starting point for a walk at Samphire Hoe. It is reached through a one-lane, traffic light-controlled tunnel.

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2.04 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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2.65 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.59 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.22 km

364 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 14 July

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Samphire Hoe – White Cliffs of Dover loop from Samphire Hoe Country Park

Samphire Hoe Lighthouse

Samphire Hoe

White Cliffs of Dover

Samphire Hoe Car Park and Kiosk

Samphire Hoe

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