Dover, Kent
Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
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Royal Geographical Society
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/ 1. Dover Town Hall (Maison Dieu)Photo: Royal Geographical Society, Royal Geographical Society
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/ 2. Dover War MemorialPhoto: Royal Geographical Society, Royal Geographical Society
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/ 3. View of Dover CastlePhoto: Royal Geographical Society, Royal Geographical Society
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/ 4. Timeline Pathway, Pencester GardensPhoto: Royal Geographical Society, Royal Geographical Society
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/ 5. River Dour IslandPhoto: Royal Geographical Society, Royal Geographical Society
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/ 6. Old St James ChurchPhoto: Royal Geographical Society, Royal Geographical Society
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/ 7. View of the Dover StraitsPhoto: Royal Geographical Society, Royal Geographical Society
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/ 8. Captain Matthew Webb statuePhoto: Royal Geographical Society, Royal Geographical Society
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/ 9. Merchant Navy MemorialPhoto: Royal Geographical Society, Royal Geographical Society
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/ 10. Charles Stewart Rolls statuePhoto: Royal Geographical Society, Royal Geographical Society
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/ 11. Indian War MemorialPhoto: Royal Geographical Society, Royal Geographical Society
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/ 12. German armour platePhoto: Royal Geographical Society, Royal Geographical Society
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/ 13. Dover Harbour Board, Waterloo CrescentPhoto: Royal Geographical Society, Royal Geographical Society
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/ 14. Charles II memorialPhoto: Royal Geographical Society, Royal Geographical Society
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/ 15. Prince of Wales PierPhoto: Royal Geographical Society, Royal Geographical Society
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/ 16. View of Shakespeare CliffPhoto: Royal Geographical Society, Royal Geographical Society
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/ 17. View of the White CliffsPhoto: Royal Geographical Society, Royal Geographical Society
A Discovering Britain walk exploring the town and coastline of Dover
easy
Distance 3.3 km
0:49 h
6 m
18 m
15 m
0 m
Dover has been called the ‘Lock and Key of England’. For centuries this town on the Kent coast has been the literal and symbolic gateway between Britain and Europe.
Located just 21 miles from France, Dover's history is entwined with travel, trade, adventure and defence. For over 2,000 years Dover has welcomed visitors and fought invaders.
This walk through the town to the coast offers an adventure full of surprising stories. We will see an ancient castle, a lost river and the iconic White Cliffs.
View and print off the route for free at Discovering Britain.
Located just 21 miles from France, Dover's history is entwined with travel, trade, adventure and defence. For over 2,000 years Dover has welcomed visitors and fought invaders.
This walk through the town to the coast offers an adventure full of surprising stories. We will see an ancient castle, a lost river and the iconic White Cliffs.
View and print off the route for free at Discovering Britain.
Author
Royal Geographical SocietyUpdate: October 10, 2018
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
15 m
Lowest point
0 m
Start
Coordinates:
OS Grid
TR 31601 41739
DD
51.128083, 1.308631
DMS
51°07'41.1"N 1°18'31.1"E
UTM
31U 381647 5665428
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Coordinates
OS Grid
TR 31601 41739
DD
51.128083, 1.308631
DMS
51°07'41.1"N 1°18'31.1"E
UTM
31U 381647 5665428
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Difficulty
easy
Distance
3.3 km
Duration
0:49 h
Ascent
6 m
Descent
18 m
Highest point
15 m
Statistics
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Maps and trails
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Lowest point
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