I had the most breathtaking experience visiting the National Trust's Dover White Cliffs site. The views are simply spectacular, especially during sunset when the golden light bathes the landscape, and you can gaze out over the iconic Dover Castle. The beauty of the coast is truly unparalleled.
One small improvement I'd suggest is making parking directions more visible for first-time visitors. It could be helpful to have clear signage from a distance, ensuring a seamless arrival. Additionally, displaying information about available parking options at the entrance would be a valuable addition, saving visitors time and hassle.
Despite this minor suggestion, the White Cliffs site is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking the natural beauty and historical charm that England has to offer. It's an unforgettable experience that leaves you in awe of the stunning British coastline.
Ajay
Absolutely stunning. A must see and experience. We walked to the lighthouse and back. At times a challenging walk with steep areas. Made me nervous to be right at the edge or to watch people get very close to the edge of the cliffs. Lovely place for tea at the lighthouse! It was a clear day, and we could see across the channel.
I have travelled to the White Cliffs of Dover many times, and I highly recommend making the trip out here.
It's an absolutely fantastic place to be when the weather is clear, amazing walking/cycling paths and an amazing view of ferries going to and from France.
It can get pretty dangerous but for me personally it's all part of the fun.
Excellent place to start your walk along the white cliffs. Free parking for National trust members or £5 per day otherwise. You paying or scan at a hut on entrance to the car park.
There are a few spaces by the side of the road before the main building then more up on the hill to the side and back of the building. It gets extremely busy here. I arrived early so had a spot close to the exit.
Very good facilities, gift shop, cafe, toilets and Plenty of picnic benches.
The information boards are also very helpful, with details of the route, duration and local wildlife.
A lovely spot with easy access to footpaths along the iconic white cliffs. There’s a great circular walk along to the lighthouse a couple of KM east along the coast. There’s a new footpath helping with the soil erosion and making it more accessible to mixed ability walkers. Lots of picnic benches and wooden benches along the clifftop to sit and watch the ferries go in and out of Dover port. The national trust car park is free to members and there’s a toilet and cafe too. Lots of parking. Good view of France on a clear day.
Beautiful walk along the cliffs. Some dangerous edges were a bit scary with my over-adventurous children. But no immediate danger if everyone sticks to the path. Stopped for coffee at the white Lighthouse where the children loved flying kites available to borrow for free! Would have loved to explore the bunkers built into the cliff from the war but didn’t have time as they closed at 3pm.
Children also loved looking for pieces of flint in the chalk.
One of the best outings for families, groups of friends, students,couples or singles. There is ample parking space, but be aware that you will need to pay around 7£ for 1 1/2 hours. You will need at least 50 minutes to get to lighthouse which is located at the end of the trail and another 1 hour to get back. The trail is in very good condition and the views are breathtaking! There are toilets and tea rooms, so you can have a break and recharge before or after you perform your hike.
Beautiful place.. Most Recommended.. Good for trekking... It is just 1.5 hrs away from Greenwich, London. Plenty of space for a car park. You just have to pay £5 for full day parking. The trekking path starts after a car park and goes to a beautiful lighthouse. Facilities available - Kids play area, Toilets and Cafe with plenty of seating... It's just Superb😍
At the risk of giving away a new-found secret, this National Trust area of the White Cliffs with its several walks helpfully explained according to walking time is a wonderful walk atop chalk downland. Views of the Port of Dover abound and morph as ferries come and go below. Spectacular views including the hills of France on clearer days. Late in October, here was tee-shirt weather to uplift. With cafés at beginning and South Foreland end, this makes a lovely family walk. £5 parking falls into ok context. Fundraising bookshops divert tired children and adults, as does juice, tea and scones in the pleasant modern cafe at the Dover end. What a find!
On a windswept, Sunny morning the views of the Channel, Dover Port and the famous cliffs themselves, took our breath away!
The restaurant and gift shop both are well stocked. There's ample car parking space as well.
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