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The Spur Tunnels – Great Tower of Dover Castle loop from Dover

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The Spur Tunnels – Great Tower of Dover Castle loop from Dover

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The Spur Tunnels – Great Tower of Dover Castle loop from Dover

01:19

4.44km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Kent Downs National Landscape

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257 m

St James' Church Ruins, Dover

Highlight • Monument

St James' Church is a ruined church in Dover, England. It was built in the 11th century and restored in the 19th century. Badly damaged in the Second World War, it is now preserved as a Grade II listed building.

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730 m

Dover Tunnels – Operation Dynamo Command Centre

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In the tunnels near the beach there is an underground command post and a hospital, from where Vice Admiral Ramsay managed "Operation Dynamo" in 1940.

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926 m

Admiral Sir Bertram Ramsay Statue and Operation Dynamo Memorial

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The statue of Admiral Sir Ramsay stands at the entrance to the Fire Control Room, created by Stephen Melton in 2000 and unveiled by Prince Philip on 10 November 2000. …

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984 m

Fire Command Post, Dover Western Heights

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The former gun station was converted into a fire control center in 1905 and was used to monitor the English Channel.

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1.73 km

St Mary-in-Castro Church and Roman Lighthouse

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The lighthouse ruins and the castle church of St. Mary-in-Castro form a beautiful unit and are a popular photo motif. The construction of the Marienkirche is estimated at the year …

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2.39 km

Anti-Aircraft Battery at Dover Castle

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There are several gun emplacements on the eastern fortification walls, including the anti-aircraft battery, which is well worth seeing.

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3.04 km

The Spur Tunnels

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3.23 km

Great Tower of Dover Castle

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The 12th-century Norman keep of Dover Castle is the core of the castle complex. It served as a royal castle and for the reception of princely guests, the interiors were …

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4.44 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.36 km

1.66 km

380 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.54 km

1.25 km

456 m

109 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (110 m)

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Monday 6 July

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The Spur Tunnels – Great Tower of Dover Castle loop from Dover

St James' Church Ruins, Dover

Dover Tunnels – Operation Dynamo Command Centre

Admiral Sir Bertram Ramsay Statue and Operation Dynamo Memorial

Fire Command Post, Dover Western Heights

St Mary-in-Castro Church and Roman Lighthouse

Anti-Aircraft Battery at Dover Castle

The Spur Tunnels

Great Tower of Dover Castle

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