Dover Cruise Terminal to National Trust White Cliffs Visitor Centre Walking Trail

This walk will take you along the sea front at Dover, before heading up the path onto the iconic White Cliffs of Dover. You can enjoy refreshments at the Visitor Centre; take in the spectacular views, flora and fauna on the cliff-tops; and visit Fan Bay Deep Shelter and South Foreland Lighthouse.
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The White Cliffs of DoverStart point
Dover Cruise Terminal - Ordnance Survey grid reference TR 31880 40326, www.what3words.com/livid.nightlife.used, lat/long 51.115588N, 1.312150E, postcode CT17 9TF.Trail information
*The walk is mostly gentle, with a steep climb with steps at the end. For further details please see the Terrain section.
**Although mostly level, the walk ends with a steep climb up to the White Cliffs of Dover entrance, with several sections of stairs and steep slopes. This walk may not be suitable for wheelchairs or mobility scooters and those with impaired mobility. For further details, please see section marked Access.
***Part of the route for this walk is alongside the busy A20 Dover - London road. For further details please see the section marked Facilities.
Beware of cliff edges
Your walk may take you close to unfenced cliff edges, particularly if you continue your walk past the Visitor Centre. Please keep at least 5 metres from the cliff edge, particularly in strong winds or in slippery conditions.
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