A Discovering Britain walk exploring the town and coastline of Dover
easy
Distance 3.3 km
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
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