Natural landmarks · South East England
White Cliffs of Dover
In or near Martin Mill.
White Cliffs of Dover — natural landmark in england south east. Operated by National Trust.
David Anstiss — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Martin Mill · 3.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
White Cliffs of Dover is a natural landmark located in england south east. Operated by National Trust. British cliffs and named natural rock outcrops recorded in OpenStreetMap.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dover to Kingsdown Cliffs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The White Cliffs of Dover are a prominent natural landmark located in South-East England. These striking chalk cliffs rise dramatically along the coastline, offering views across the English Channel. The cliffs are well-known as a symbol of Britain, with their distinctive white appearance formed from chalk deposits. The area is popular with walkers and offers various viewpoints for observing the cliffs and the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1373, 1.3614
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dover
- Parish
- St. Margaret's at Cliffe
- Postcode
- CT15 6HT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dover and Deal
- Nearest railway station
- Martin Mill — 3.8 km
Sources
- osm: w114618483 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q754785 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is White Cliffs of Dover?
- White Cliffs of Dover is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT15 6HT), in the parish of St. Margaret's at Cliffe.
- What is White Cliffs of Dover?
- White Cliffs of Dover — natural landmark in england south east. Operated by National Trust.
- How do I get to White Cliffs of Dover?
- The nearest railway station is Martin Mill, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT15 6HT.
- Is White Cliffs of Dover a protected site?
- Yes — White Cliffs of Dover is part of the Dover to Kingsdown Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to White Cliffs of Dover?
- The nearest railway station is Martin Mill, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT15 6HT.