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4 miles (6.4km) approx. 8,000 steps Allow 3 hoursAbout the walk...Experience some fantastic views along the high chalk cliffs at the edge of the North Downs which form part of the famous White Cliffs of Dover. Starting at the entrance to the White Cliffs Visitor Centre, the marked route follows around Langdon Hole and Fan Point towards South Foreland Lighthouse. Built in 1843 to mark dangerous offshore banks and also used by Marconi for the first successful trials in radio navigation, the Lighthouse is open to the public between April and October.

Distance: 4 miles (6.4km) allow 3 hours

Start/Finish: ‘Gateway to the White Cliffs’ visitor centre

Stiles: 1

Gates: 1 (also a flight of steps)

Terrain: Cliff top paths and tracks. Undulating with some short, steep slopes

Views: Some excellent views

Toilets: At visitor centre

Refreshments: At visitor centre

Walk Overview

How to get there...Road Map:Multimap website www.multimap.com.Enter postcode CT16 1HJ

By Car: From A2 – follow signs for Dover Castle from roundabout on to A258 (Castle Hill Road), turn left in to Upper Road. From M20 and Dover - follow signs for Dover Castle on to A258 (Castle Hill Road), turn right into Upper Road.

Parking: Car parking is available at the ‘Gateway to the White Cliffs’ visitor centre. There is a charge payable for parking – please observe signs. Note: Car park closes later in summer.

Train: Nearest station – Dover Priory (2 miles). National Rail Enquiries: 08457 484950

Bus: 15/15X (Canterbury – Deal) hourly, Mon-Sat. 2 hourly, Sun.Traveline: 0870 6082608

For guidance only, actual conditions encountered may be different to what is shown depending on weather and time of year.

Photo Guide This circular walk is one of a number of walks produced by Kent County Council. If you liked this walk you can find more on the Explore Kent website at www.kent.gov.uk/explorekent

We welcome any feedback about this walk or the content of the guide. If you know of a good walk and would like to share it, please let us know and we may feature it on our website.

If the route description or pictures are out-of-date please e-mail explorekent@kent.gov.uk

Please tell us about any problems concerning the paths using the Kent Report Line 0845 345 0210.This guide is available in other formats on request.

03/2007

When you’re out walking in the countryside, please respect the Countryside Code.

FAMily Fun!Walking is not only a healthy activity but it can be fun and informative too. Free activity worksheets for children of all

ages to take on the walk can be ordered by emailing

explorekent@kent.gov.ukor calling

08458 247600.

www.kent.gov.uk/explorekent

Walks in East Kent

• Be safe – plan ahead and follow any arrows or signs

• Leave gates and property as you find them

• Protect plants and animals, and take your litter home

• Keep dogs under close control

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Route Description Safety on the CliffsPlease keep away from the cliff edge. Take special care with children and dogs.

Visitor Centre to langdon HoleThe ‘Gateway to the White Cliffs’ visitor centre introduces you to five miles of coast and countryside through imaginative displays and interpretation. Admission is free. Refreshments and toilets are available.

The National Trust offer a guided walk from the visitor centre to the lighthouse between April - October.

With the visitor centre on your left, follow the wide surfaced path up a slight incline.Proceed for approximately 200 metres and then go through a narrow gap.

From here bear slightly left at the milestone and waymarker to walk along a grassy path that goes up a long moderate slope for around 300 metres. (You can also take the surfaced path on the right which becomes grassy and links up to the main path).

At the top of the hill go through kissing gate. Along this section you can admire excellent views across the White Cliffs and Langdon Hole.

langdon HoleAfter passing through the kissing gate there are a number of narrow paths that can be followed as you walk downhill with a number of benches if a rest is required.

After 150 metres head down a long flight of steps. From here follow waymarkers for about 300 metres around Langdon hole. This section of undulating path has some short steep gradients, and can become narrow in places.

Take care: The sections of bare earth and bedrock can be very slippery when wet.

After walking around Langdon Hole, cross over a stile where you can enjoy some stunning views across the white cliffs.

Cliff top path to South Foreland lighthouseFrom here all the way to South Foreland Lighthouse (approx. 2km) the path winds its way along the top of the white cliffs. Throughout this long section gradients are generally slight to moderate. There are multiple paths that can be walked, but these all tend to follow the same direction.

At Fan Point, the path runs alongside some farm land. There are good views of Fan Bay below.

Along this section there are also numerous viewpoints across the English Channel and to France beyond.

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Walk your way to a healthier lifestyle“Walking for one mile burns virtually the same number of calories as jogging for one mile, it just takes a little longer!”

“Walking is FREE and requires no special equipment or clothing – as long as you are comfortable”

“Regular walking helps reduce the risk of heart disease, strokes, diabetes and high blood pressure”

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Nearing the end of the outward part of the walk the route bends inland up a moderate gradient along the edge of some farm land before going through a gap. Here you have the option to visit the fantastic South Foreland Lighthouse before retracing your steps back along the cliffs to the visitor centre where you started.

The Lighthouse is maintained by the National Trust and is open from April-October. There is an admission charge to the lighthouse:

Adult £4, Child £2 (correct as of March 2007). National Trust members: free with membership card.

Call 01304 852463 to check opening times before your visit.

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South Foreland Circular Walk www.kent.gov.uk/explorekent

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Route Description Safety on the CliffsPlease keep away from the cliff edge. Take special care with children and dogs.

Visitor Centre to langdon HoleThe ‘Gateway to the White Cliffs’ visitor centre introduces you to five miles of coast and countryside through imaginative displays and interpretation. Admission is free. Refreshments and toilets are available.

The National Trust offer a guided walk from the visitor centre to the lighthouse between April - October.

With the visitor centre on your left, follow the wide surfaced path up a slight incline.Proceed for approximately 200 metres and then go through a narrow gap.

From here bear slightly left at the milestone and waymarker to walk along a grassy path that goes up a long moderate slope for around 300 metres. (You can also take the surfaced path on the right which becomes grassy and links up to the main path).

At the top of the hill go through kissing gate. Along this section you can admire excellent views across the White Cliffs and Langdon Hole.

langdon HoleAfter passing through the kissing gate there are a number of narrow paths that can be followed as you walk downhill with a number of benches if a rest is required.

After 150 metres head down a long flight of steps. From here follow waymarkers for about 300 metres around Langdon hole. This section of undulating path has some short steep gradients, and can become narrow in places.

Take care: The sections of bare earth and bedrock can be very slippery when wet.

After walking around Langdon Hole, cross over a stile where you can enjoy some stunning views across the white cliffs.

Cliff top path to South Foreland lighthouseFrom here all the way to South Foreland Lighthouse (approx. 2km) the path winds its way along the top of the white cliffs. Throughout this long section gradients are generally slight to moderate. There are multiple paths that can be walked, but these all tend to follow the same direction.

At Fan Point, the path runs alongside some farm land. There are good views of Fan Bay below.

Along this section there are also numerous viewpoints across the English Channel and to France beyond.

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Walk your way to a healthier lifestyle“Walking for one mile burns virtually the same number of calories as jogging for one mile, it just takes a little longer!”

“Walking is FREE and requires no special equipment or clothing – as long as you are comfortable”

“Regular walking helps reduce the risk of heart disease, strokes, diabetes and high blood pressure”

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Nearing the end of the outward part of the walk the route bends inland up a moderate gradient along the edge of some farm land before going through a gap. Here you have the option to visit the fantastic South Foreland Lighthouse before retracing your steps back along the cliffs to the visitor centre where you started.

The Lighthouse is maintained by the National Trust and is open from April-October. There is an admission charge to the lighthouse:

Adult £4, Child £2 (correct as of March 2007). National Trust members: free with membership card.

Call 01304 852463 to check opening times before your visit.

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South Foreland Circular Walk www.kent.gov.uk/explorekent

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4 miles (6.4km) approx. 8,000 steps Allow 3 hoursAbout the walk...Experience some fantastic views along the high chalk cliffs at the edge of the North Downs which form part of the famous White Cliffs of Dover. Starting at the entrance to the White Cliffs Visitor Centre, the marked route follows around Langdon Hole and Fan Point towards South Foreland Lighthouse. Built in 1843 to mark dangerous offshore banks and also used by Marconi for the first successful trials in radio navigation, the Lighthouse is open to the public between April and October.

Distance: 4 miles (6.4km) allow 3 hours

Start/Finish: ‘Gateway to the White Cliffs’ visitor centre

Stiles: 1

Gates: 1 (also a flight of steps)

Terrain: Cliff top paths and tracks. Undulating with some short, steep slopes

Views: Some excellent views

Toilets: At visitor centre

Refreshments: At visitor centre

Walk Overview

How to get there...Road Map:Multimap website www.multimap.com.Enter postcode CT16 1HJ

By Car: From A2 – follow signs for Dover Castle from roundabout on to A258 (Castle Hill Road), turn left in to Upper Road. From M20 and Dover - follow signs for Dover Castle on to A258 (Castle Hill Road), turn right into Upper Road.

Parking: Car parking is available at the ‘Gateway to the White Cliffs’ visitor centre. There is a charge payable for parking – please observe signs. Note: Car park closes later in summer.

Train: Nearest station – Dover Priory (2 miles). National Rail Enquiries: 08457 484950

Bus: 15/15X (Canterbury – Deal) hourly, Mon-Sat. 2 hourly, Sun.Traveline: 0870 6082608

For guidance only, actual conditions encountered may be different to what is shown depending on weather and time of year.

Photo Guide This circular walk is one of a number of walks produced by Kent County Council. If you liked this walk you can find more on the Explore Kent website at www.kent.gov.uk/explorekent

We welcome any feedback about this walk or the content of the guide. If you know of a good walk and would like to share it, please let us know and we may feature it on our website.

If the route description or pictures are out-of-date please e-mail explorekent@kent.gov.uk

Please tell us about any problems concerning the paths using the Kent Report Line 0845 345 0210.This guide is available in other formats on request.

03/2007

When you’re out walking in the countryside, please respect the Countryside Code.

FAMily Fun!Walking is not only a healthy activity but it can be fun and informative too. Free activity worksheets for children of all

ages to take on the walk can be ordered by emailing

explorekent@kent.gov.ukor calling

08458 247600.

www.kent.gov.uk/explorekent

Walks in East Kent

• Be safe – plan ahead and follow any arrows or signs

• Leave gates and property as you find them

• Protect plants and animals, and take your litter home

• Keep dogs under close control

• Consider other peopleRESTRICTED Byway

Byway

BRIDLEway

FOOTPaTH