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White Cliffs of Dover

Dover, United Kingdom

Views

Chalk cliffs above the Channel, with a clifftop path from the National Trust car park to South Foreland lighthouse. On clear days you can see France.

Nearest town
Dover, United Kingdom
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
51.1325, 1.3380
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.

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Kent: castles, Canterbury and the white cliffs – brown concrete castle with moat during daytimePhoto by Ian Simpson on Unsplash
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Kent: castles, Canterbury and the white cliffs

147 km8 stops3 days

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Campsites nearby

  • Kingsdown International Camping CentreCampsite
    7 km from White Cliffs of Dover
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Folkestone Camping and Caravan Club SiteCampsite
    10 km from White Cliffs of Dover
    TentsMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Chequers Caravan ParkMotorhome stopover
    12 km from White Cliffs of Dover
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Canterbury Camping and Caravanning Club SiteCampsite
    23 km from White Cliffs of Dover
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Nethercourt Touring ParkMotorhome stopover
    23 km from White Cliffs of Dover
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • DaleacresCampsite
    24 km from White Cliffs of Dover
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is White Cliffs of Dover?

White Cliffs of Dover is in Dover, United Kingdom, at GPS 51.1325, 1.3380. It is about 24 km from Canterbury.

Can you camp near White Cliffs of Dover?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is St Margarets Bay Holiday Park, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 60 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass White Cliffs of Dover?

White Cliffs of Dover is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Kent: castles, Canterbury and the white cliffs.

What is there to see near White Cliffs of Dover?

Places worth a stop nearby: Canterbury Cathedral (24 km), Cap Gris-Nez (34 km), Cap Blanc-Nez (35 km) and Dungeness (35 km).

When is the best time to visit White Cliffs of Dover?

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)