White Cliffs Walking Festival

Dover

Type:Walking

Various locations across Kent, Kent, CT19 5TS

Tel: 01303 250230

Group walking across Samphire Hoe in Kent

About

Centred around various Kent locations including historic towns of Dover and Sandwich and coastal towns of Deal, Capel le Ferne, Ramsgate, Hythe and Dymchurch and more, this week long festival features 12+ walks ranging in length from 1 to 12 miles.

Whatever your walking ability or interest, we offer walks that will tempt you out to discover our beautiful coast and nearby countryside. These guided walks are led by White Cliffs Ramblers and include some special celebratory walks along the King Charles III Englands Coast Path which officially opened this year. 

Running from 3rd October - 10th October 2027

Some walks require booking in advance, others are open to turn up to on the day.

Some of the White Cliffs Country Guided walks are highlighted below, or click over to the Visit White Cliffs Country website to see all the walks, lengths, topics, interests and to book.

Featured White Cliffs Walking Festival Walks

Saturday 3rd October

Waves, Caves, Graves and Sushi - Dover - Booking required - £7

Sunday 4th October

Samphire Hoe Explorer - Dover - Booking required - £5

Monday 5th October

St Margaret's South Foreland Lighthouse walk along the King Charles III Englands Coast Path - Free

Tuesday 6th October

All Snaps Tins and Sunshine Walk - Free

Wednesday 7th October

West Hythe via Dymchurch along the King Charles III Englands Coast Path - Free

Thursday 8th October

Royal Kentish Camino, Canterbury - Free

Friday 9th October

Deal to Sandwich along King Charles III Englands Coast Path - Free

Saturday 10th October

Aylesham Black Diamond Walk - £7

 

 

 

Book Tickets

Guide Prices

Most walks are free, but with a few charging a small guided walk fee £5 - £7. All walks have friendly, knowledgeable walk leaders.

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Map & Directions

Opening Times

Season (3 Oct 2026 - 10 Oct 2026)

What's Nearby

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