Towering Natural Treasure - Guided Walk for Heritage Open Days
Experience a guided tour of our natural heritage, enjoying the bio and geodiversity of colourful, fragrant, buzzing chalk grassland, as well as spectacular views while walking along the White Cliffs of Dover.
- Booking essential
Join Melanie Wrigley, National Trust resident ecologist, for a gently-paced walk over part of the north Kent Downs National Landscape aspiring UNESCO Cross-Channel GeoPark – a Geosite. Mel will reveal the wonderful plants, animals, rocks and chalk cliffs landscape as you walk from the White Cliffs Visitor Centre across the cliff top landscape to the South Foreland Lighthouse. There will be a one-hour stop for lunch, where you can bring your own packed lunch or visit Mrs Knott's Tearoom (please bring a means to pay), after which we will walk back across the inland tracks through the reverted arable grassland and enjoy nature as we go. You may even see a raven, kestrel or red-billed chough on our way back to Langdon Cliffs.
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Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All Admission | £0.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 03442491895
- Suitability
Supervised children are welcome.
- Meeting point
Meet outside Edith’s Bookshop outside the National Trust Visitor Centre, White Cliffs of Dover, Langdon Cliffs, Upper Road, Dover, Kent CT16 1HJ.
- What to bring and wear
Please come dressed for the weather, which can change suddenly. We recommend bringing a drink with you, along with a sun hat and sun lotion for protection. Please bring binoculars if you have them.
- Accessibility
The walk will use a mix of the King Charles III Coast Path, surfaced and informal tracks between the Visitor Centre and South Foreland Lighthouse. The coast path has a short, steep section with steps and may not be suitable for wheelchairs or mobility scooters. If you have limited mobility and wish to discuss, please call the contact number for advice.
- Other
Limited numbers - booking is essential. Dogs on short leads are welcome - please remember to bring a drink for your dog. Only assistance dogs in the Visitor Centre or Mrs Knott's Tearoom, please. Free event, normal parking charges apply. National Trust members can park for free. We suggest wearing stout, closed-toed shoes or walking boots as there are some thorn bushes nearby. There are no toilets between the Visitor Centre and South Foreland Lighthouse. We advise using the facilities at the Visitor Centre before setting out. In the event of heavy rain, strong winds or thunderstorms, the walk will not go ahead. If the weather forecast is bad, please check the website or Facebook before travelling.
Upcoming events
Heritage Open Days - Wanstone Rediscovered 2025
Take a guided tour of the recently-uncovered remains of one of the largest guns installed on the British mainland and the D2 heavy anti-aircraft battery.
Guided walks to South Foreland Lighthouse
Enjoy a free leisurely guided walk along the cliffs to South Foreland Lighthouse with one of our experienced volunteers. Take in the spectacular views while hearing about the flora, fauna and the history of this iconic place.
Moth Survey Nights
Most of us know that bees do the vital work of pollinating flowers during the day, but did you know that moths also pollinate by day and night, depending on the species? Join us to see the beautiful multitude of moths that inhabit the chalk downland.
White Cliffs' Cookery Book Sale
Do your soufflés sink? Are your scones more like stones? Then you need our cookery book sale. We've loads of excellent cookery books at knock-back prices just waiting for good homes.