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Samphire Hoe Country Park

Updated: June 4, 2025
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Nearest Town:
Dover
Distance:
2.50 miles
Time:
1.20 hours
Difficulty:
Easy
Terrain:

The main sea wall path is a wide, flat tarmac surface, making for very easy walking. There are also some more rugged, informal paths that weave through the grassy and wild-flowered areas of the park.

Facilities:
Toilets, Cafe, - The park is highly accessible. The main 2-mile sea wall path is flat and paved, making it ideal for wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and pushchairs. There are also accessible toilets and parking bays.
Accessibility:
Yes

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About this Walk

A Walk on Land Created from the Channel Tunnel Samphire Hoe is a unique and fascinating country park located at the foot of the iconic White Cliffs of Dover. Created from 4.9 million cubic metres of chalk marl excavated during the building of the Channel Tunnel, it has been transformed into a haven...

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Outdoor activities always involve an element of risk. Routes, terrain, surfaces, weather, access, livestock presence, water levels, and parking arrangements can change at any time, and path conditions may deteriorate without notice.

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