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The Saxon Shore Way loop from Dover — Kent Downs

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South East England

The Saxon Shore Way loop from Dover — Kent Downs

Hard

42

runners

The Saxon Shore Way loop from Dover — Kent Downs

02:31

21.3km

410m

Running

Embark on The Saxon Shore Way loop from Dover, a difficult 13.2-mile (21.3 km) jogging route that climbs 1352 feet (412 metres) and typically takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes. This challenging trail offers a mix of paved paths, unpaved sections, asphalt, and gravel, with some parts requiring sure-footedness…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Kent Downs AONB

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

1.21 km

View of Dover Harbour from Harbour Battery

Highlight • Monument

Lots of bunkers and fortifications from the war. There is plenty to see.

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2

4.44 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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3

10.1 km

The Warren Country Park

Highlight • Beach

Long section good for running. Beautiful views and concrete that is good to run on. Unfortunately, in some places the thick concrete is already cracked, you can see nature reclaiming …

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21.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.42 km

6.02 km

5.65 km

876 m

177 m

172 m

Surfaces

8.29 km

4.42 km

3.18 km

3.18 km

1.13 km

1.11 km

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