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South East England

Shakespeare Cliff – Knights Templar Church Ruins loop from River

Hiking trails & Routes

South East England

Shakespeare Cliff – Knights Templar Church Ruins loop from River

Moderate

4.8

(4)

9

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Shakespeare Cliff – Knights Templar Church Ruins loop from River

04:16

15.7km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 4.51 km for 31 m

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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4.03 km

Crest of a Wave Sculpture, Dover

Highlight • Viewpoint

This sculpture features two blocks of white Portland stone on a bed of slate. On the top are profiles of swimmers pushing forward into a wave of stone.

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2

4.08 km

View of Dover Port, White Cliffs, and Dover Castle

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With the White Cliffs, the busy port, the English Channel and all manner of other interesting things, this part of Dover is quite extraordinary. Peeking out above the cliffs is …

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3

6.67 km

Shakespeare Cliff

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The first attempt to dig a tunnel under the Channel to connect England and France was commenced here at Shakespeare Cliff in the late 1870s. The sea is its narrowest …

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4

8.11 km

Samphire Hoe Car Park and Kiosk

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The pay car park with kiosk, toilet, picnic areas is the starting point for a walk at Samphire Hoe. It is reached through a one-lane, traffic light-controlled tunnel.

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5

8.94 km

Tunnel Path to Samphire Hoe Country Park

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A walking route down to Samphire Hoe Country Park which is the park made from the Channel Tunnel excavation spoils.

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6

11.6 km

View of Dover, Dover Castle, and the White Cliffs

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There is a fantastic view of Dover here from the Harbour Battery. Plus plenty of history looking around the old defenses.

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7

11.6 km

Knights Templar Church Ruins

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8

12.2 km

Steep Steps Overlooking Dover

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Extremely steep stairs with a wide variety of steps for experts and daredevils

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15.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.65 km

4.17 km

1.50 km

1.34 km

1.12 km

939 m

Surfaces

8.70 km

3.12 km

2.57 km

590 m

430 m

307 m

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