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White Cliffs of Dover – Samphire Hoe loop from Maxton

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White Cliffs of Dover – Samphire Hoe loop from Maxton

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4.7

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White Cliffs of Dover – Samphire Hoe loop from Maxton

00:39

2.46km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Kent Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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47 m

Samphire Hoe Car Park and Kiosk

Highlight • Rest Area

The pay car park with kiosk, toilet, picnic areas is the starting point for a walk at Samphire Hoe. It is reached through a one-lane, traffic light-controlled tunnel.

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White Cliffs of Dover

Highlight • Natural Monument

The White Cliffs of Dover are an iconic British landmark. As this is the narrowest sea crossing to mainland Europe, the white cliffs were once the first sighting of home …

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1.20 km

This beautiful stretch of coastline was created by excavating chalk rock during the construction of the Euro Tunnel.
Today you can go for a walk, swim on the pebble beach or fish from the fortified wall.

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2.25 km

Samphire Hoe Nature Reserve

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After considerable discussion in which around 60 sites were proposed for the disposal of the Channel Tunnel spoil, it was decided that the option with the least adverse environmental impact …

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2.42 km

Samphire Hoe

Highlight • Natural Monument

This beautiful running area at the base of the white cliffs of Dover was created when the chalkland was excavated when the Eurotunnel was built.

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2.46 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.33 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.76 km

623 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 19 May

18°C

10°C

21 %

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White Cliffs of Dover – Samphire Hoe loop from Maxton

Samphire Hoe Car Park and Kiosk

White Cliffs of Dover

Samphire Hoe Lighthouse

Samphire Hoe

Samphire Hoe Nature Reserve

Samphire Hoe

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