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Dover Castle – Great Tower of Dover Castle loop from Dover

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Dover Castle – Great Tower of Dover Castle loop from Dover

Moderate

4.8

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Dover Castle – Great Tower of Dover Castle loop from Dover

03:21

12.0km

230m

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: April 8, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 1.15 km for 31 m

After 10.8 km for 31 m

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1.55 km

North Downs Way Start/Finish Line, Dover Seafront

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The North Downs Way is a fantastic, long-distance hike route through the gorgeous countryside of Surrey and Kent. It takes you to sweeping panoramas, vibrant nature reserves and past countless …

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1.64 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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2.22 km

St James' Church

Ruins

2.90 km

Dover Castle

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Dover Castle is an iconic fortress that was founded in the 11th century. Hailed as the ‘key to England’ due to its defensive significance, the castle has protected the gateway …

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3.09 km

St Mary-in-Castro Church and Roman Lighthouse

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The lighthouse ruins and the castle church of St. Mary-in-Castro form a beautiful unit and are a popular photo motif. The construction of the Marienkirche is estimated at the year …

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3.26 km

Great Tower of Dover Castle

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The 12th-century Norman keep of Dover Castle is the core of the castle complex. It served as a royal castle and for the reception of princely guests, the interiors were …

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6.08 km

View of Dover Port

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In the visitor and information center there is information about the "Cliff" as well as a well-stocked souvenir shop and a snack bar, and the toilet is in the building …

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6.71 km

View of the White Cliffs

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Good well maintained paths with some cracking views

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6.89 km

Viewpoint Over the White Cliffs of Dover

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Made world famous by Vera Lynn in 1942, this is one of the most iconic views of these beautiful cliffs. Towering up to 361 feet (110 m) over the English …

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9.25 km

Beach

12.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.79 km

3.24 km

2.18 km

1.30 km

922 m

560 m

Surfaces

5.72 km

2.86 km

1.39 km

1.34 km

340 m

337 m

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Dover Castle – Great Tower of Dover Castle loop from Dover

North Downs Way Start/Finish Line, Dover Seafront

View of Dover Port, White Cliffs, and Dover Castle

Dover Castle

St Mary-in-Castro Church and Roman Lighthouse

Great Tower of Dover Castle

View of Dover Port

View of the White Cliffs

Viewpoint Over the White Cliffs of Dover

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