White Cliffs Of Dover Castle
The cliffs are part of the dover to kingsdown.
White cliffs of dover castle. The castle is a medieval fortification whose oldest structures date back to the 11th century although the site itself is thought to predate the roman invasion. Im not much of a beach person but love a good hike by the cliffs which is what we did for quite a bit of time. Dover castle and the white cliffs of dover tour known as the key to england dover castle is an imposing monument overlooking the spectacular white cliffs and beyond the next sightseeing stop on our tour from london is dover. Ramblers of course should rejoice.
The cliffs on both sides of the town of dover in kent stretch for eight miles. The white cliffs of dover in the background unfortunately the weather was not as beautiful with the sky overcast preventing a clear view of france. We are treated to spectacular views of the english channel the stretch of water separating england and france. A section of coastline encompassing the cliffs was purchased by the national trust in 2016.
White cliffs country takes its name from dovers iconic chalk coastline. Protecting the chalk. The white cliffs of dover things to see and do. Dover castle is about a five minute drive from the cliffs sitting impressively above dover town and port one of the busiest passenger ports in the world.
Our takeaway food kiosk will open on 22 june and will initially be serving a. Way back before the normans started building castles in england the site was originally an iron age hill fort and later housed a roman lighthouse and later still an anglo saxon church part of a saxon fortified settlement. Despite that and the cold the walk was amazingly invigorating. The white cliffs of dover are perhaps most famous as an iconic landmark the white chalk face a.
Dover castle sits strategically upon the famous white cliffs of dover overlooking the port and town far below. Dover castle england is an incredible fortress that perches on the dramatic white cliffs of the english channel. The white cliffs of dover part of the north downs formation is the region of english coastline facing the strait of dover and france. While a walk along the famous clifftops is not to be missed theres plenty more for all the family to enjoy.
Unlike any other castle in england dover has played an important role in british history for more than 950 years. The white cliffs of dover are beautiful but since they can only be seen from set limited viewpoints its the dover castle that steals the scenic show in town. After all theres a huge variety of coastal and countryside routes to explore all with stunning panoramic views.