Dover Clifftop Walk

Join us on Wednesday 29th April for a guided coastal walk exploring the dramatic landscapes and historic defences that surround Dover. Starting from Dover Station, this weekday route quickly climbs away from the busy harbour area and onto higher ground, offering impressive views across the coastline and the English Channel.
Our walk takes us up onto Coney Hill and past the historic terraces of Parsonage Villas before descending along Plough Hill to join a remarkable stretch of path shared by three national trails: the King Charles III Coast Path, the North Downs Way, and the Saxon Shore Way. From here the route opens out across the famous White Cliffs coastline.
Along the way we pass above Samphire Hoe with wide views along the shore towards Shakespeare Cliff, while the landscape around us reveals traces of the areas long defensive history, including World War battlements and the impressive Napoleonic-era fortifications of the Western Heights. From here the route gradually descends back into Dover, returning to the station after a memorable coastal walk.
Date: 29 April 2025
Meet and Start Time: 10:00 for a 10:15 start
Walking time: 4.5 hrs (incl. lunch break)
Walk Leader: Ian Henderson
Location
Meeting point: Dover Train station, Priory Station Approach Rd, Folkestone Rd, Dover CT17 9SB
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Parking: Charges not included
RouteTerrain: Mixed with some steep sections
Distance: Approximately 12 km (7.5 miles)
Walk Type: Circular
Difficulty: Moderate