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The White Cliffs of Dover – South Foreland Lighthouse loop from Dover Priory

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The White Cliffs of Dover – South Foreland Lighthouse loop from Dover Priory

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The White Cliffs of Dover – South Foreland Lighthouse loop from Dover Priory

01:28

12.4km

320m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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4.28 km

Viewpoint

5.01 km

Fan Bay Deep Shelter

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The Fan Bay Deep Shelters are a series of linked tunnel structures carved into the white cliffs of Dover at a depth of 23 meters during the Second World War to house the Fan Bay Artillery Battery. The guided tour of the facility costs 6 pounds.

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5.41 km

The White Cliffs of Dover

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The White cliffs of Dover are one of the most famous English landmarks, and can be viewed by everyone reaching Britain's mainland via the English Channel. The visitor centre (open daily from 11am to 4pm, closed on holidays) offers free maps, and a gift and coffee shop.

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5.90 km

View of the White Cliffs of Dover and the English Channel

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6.36 km

South Foreland Lighthouse

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Starting in 1635 as a couple of iron braziers to hold fires, this site has been used to protect sailors from Goodwin Sands for nearly 400 years. As one of the first lighthouses to use electricity as well as being a test site for early shipborne radio, we have South Foreland to thank for some huge innovations in maritime safety.

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8.09 km

White Cliffs of Dover Coastal Path

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Here you can also discover the rare plants on the chalk cliffs.

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9.28 km

View of Dover Port

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In the visitor and information center there is information about the "Cliff" as well as a well-stocked souvenir shop and a snack bar, and the toilet is in the building above the harbor. With the nearby parking lots, the information center is the perfect start or end point for a hike along the chalk cliffs.

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9.72 km

View of the Port of Dover

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This place (the climb of the stairs to the White Cliffs) indicated as an alternative cycle path is still far away from the information centre and the car and bus parking.

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12.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.72 km

2.37 km

1.63 km

1.30 km

918 m

441 m

Surfaces

4.30 km

2.93 km

2.12 km

1.91 km

750 m

387 m

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The White Cliffs of Dover – South Foreland Lighthouse loop from Dover Priory

Fan Bay Deep Shelter

The White Cliffs of Dover

View of the White Cliffs of Dover and the English Channel

South Foreland Lighthouse

White Cliffs of Dover Coastal Path

View of Dover Port

View of the Port of Dover

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