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South Bank Group

We offer walks in London and Home Counties, accessible by public transport.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

This is one of the finest coastal walks in England, taking you right along the top of the famous White Cliffs of Dover. On a clear day you will enjoy stunning views of the English Channel and the French coast from Boulogne to Dunkerque. There are two significant climbs - one out of Dover and the other out of St Margaret's Bay: otherwise the terrain is gently undulating. The last quarter of the walk is totally flat, along a tranquil coastal path behind the pebble beach of Deal, this section of the walk is full of historical and natural interest, passing Walmer and Deal castles.

Lunch: Bring a picnic and extra drinks. 

Train: London St Pancras 09:07; arrive Dover Priory 10:12 or London Victoria 08:10; Bromley South 08:27; arrive Dover Priory 10:08. Buy return from Deal.

Saturday, 5 August 2023
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
TR 31359 41476
Nearest postcode:
CT17 9SB
Start time:
10:15 am

Dover Priory Railway Station [Map E138 (the last mile or so is on E150)].

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TR 37411 52582
Nearest postcode:
CT14 9ST
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm

Deal Railway Station.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking