Samphire Hoe
Dover, Coast
Photo: Colin Park, CC BY-SA 2.0Photo: Colin Park, CC BY-SA 2.0
Samphire Hoe is a country park beneath the White Cliffs, created from spoil dug out during construction of the Channel Tunnel. Follow the sea wall and paths for cliff and Channel views, spot birds, butterflies and rare plants, and stop at the tea kiosk. It is a flat, family friendly outing of an hour or two.
Highlights
- Dramatic views of the White Cliffs and the English Channel
- Flat, accessible 2km circuit
- 143 bird species and 200 plant species recorded
- Tea kiosk with rangers and wildlife sightings board
- Sea angling with permits from the kiosk
Good to know
- Access by car is only via the tunnel from the Dover to Folkestone side of the A20
- The North Downs Way and National Cycle Route 2 pass close to the entrance
- The official website was unreachable when checked, so confirm details before travelling
Getting there
Samphire Hoe, Samphire Road, Dover, Kent, CT17 9FLParking: Reached through a traffic light controlled tunnel off the A20; the tunnel has a 4.8m height limit.
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