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The White Cliffs of Dover in the early morning
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© Simon Ovenden
A gateway to the world
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© Stuart Cox
Relaxing with friends in the great outdoors
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Close-up of chalk boulders on the White Cliffs of Dover coast
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Peak over the cliff top at Langdon Cliffs, to the beach below
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© Gareth Wiltshire
Bright and white, the cliff edge at The White Cliffs of Dover
Magnificent coastal site overlooking the English Channel
There can be no doubt that the White Cliffs of Dover are one of this country's most spectacular natural features. They are an official Icon of Britain and have been a sign of hope and freedom for centuries.
You can appreciate their beauty and enjoy their special appeal through the seasons by taking one of the dramatic clifftop walks offering unrivalled views of the busy English Channel and the French coast.
Whilst here, learn more about the fascinating military and penal history of the White Cliffs and savour the rare flora and fauna that can only be found across this chalk grassland.
Don't miss
- Spectacular cross-Channel panorama to France
- View the world's busiest shipping lanes
- Dramatic clifftop countryside walks
- Search out rare chalk grassland flora and fauna
- Explore the hidden wartime heritage of Hellfire Corner
- Learn about life as a convict in the former prison
Walk this way
Getting outdoors this spring could not be easier. Enjoy an amble across the iconic White Cliffs of Dover with this downloadable walk.
2012 plant fair
Step into spring at the White Cliffs of Dover's plant fair on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 May. Choose from a huge selection of plants all lovingly raised by our volunteers, and bring your garden to life.