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South Bank Group

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

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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 quarterly 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. Plenty of pubs and coffee shops at the end of the walk plus of course the beach!

Lunch:- Bring a picnic and extra drinks

Train:- London St Pancras International 9:07  Arr 10:12  London Victoria 8:10, Bromley South 8:27 Arr 10:08. Buy return to Deal.  Use toilets on the train.

Saturday, 22 June 2024
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

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

Meet at the ticket office at Dover Priory Station.

Finishing point

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

Deal 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 quarterly 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