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North Downs Way - Folkestone to Dover (section 14)
Folkestone Central Station Kent CT19 5HB
Saturday 5 April
Date: 5th April 2025Cost: £7
Meeting Time: 08:15 for 08:30 start
Meeting Location: Folkestone Central Station, Station Approach, Folkestone, CT19 5HB
Finish Location: Dover Priory Station, Station Approach, off Folkestone Road, CT17 9SB
? Car Parking: Charges not included
Terrain: Mixed
Distance: Approximately 17 km (10.80 miles)
Walk Type: Linear
? Walking Time: 5.5 hours walking (we will be stopping for a lunch break)
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North Downs Way - Folkestone to Dover (section 14)
Get ready for an epic cliff-top adventure on the final leg of the North Downs Way! Soak in stunning aerial views of Folkestone, Dover, and the breathtaking nature reserves along the way.
Along your journey, you’ll discover key historical landmarks:
Folkestone White Horse : A modern chalk figure inspired by ancient hill carvings, symbolizing the town’s equestrian heritage.
Caesar’s Camp : An Iron Age hillfort offering a glimpse into Kent's prehistoric past and rumored to have been used during Julius Caesar’s invasion.
Battle of Britain Memorial : Pause to honor the brave pilots who defended the skies during WWII at this moving cliff-top memorial.
Abbotts Cliff Sound Mirror : Explore this unique WWII-era structure, part of Britain’s early warning system against enemy aircraft, echoing the region’s wartime history.
Your journey continues with panoramic views of Samphire Hoe Nature Reserve, created from Channel Tunnel chalk, now thriving with 200 plant species and 220 bird species.
Finally, take a moment to reflect at the majestic Shakespeare Cliff, where both Shakespeare and Dickens found inspiration, before making your triumphant descent into Dover, completing the North Downs Way!
Along your journey, you’ll discover key historical landmarks:
Folkestone White Horse : A modern chalk figure inspired by ancient hill carvings, symbolizing the town’s equestrian heritage.
Caesar’s Camp : An Iron Age hillfort offering a glimpse into Kent's prehistoric past and rumored to have been used during Julius Caesar’s invasion.
Battle of Britain Memorial : Pause to honor the brave pilots who defended the skies during WWII at this moving cliff-top memorial.
Abbotts Cliff Sound Mirror : Explore this unique WWII-era structure, part of Britain’s early warning system against enemy aircraft, echoing the region’s wartime history.
Your journey continues with panoramic views of Samphire Hoe Nature Reserve, created from Channel Tunnel chalk, now thriving with 200 plant species and 220 bird species.
Finally, take a moment to reflect at the majestic Shakespeare Cliff, where both Shakespeare and Dickens found inspiration, before making your triumphant descent into Dover, completing the North Downs Way!