England Coast Path along these iconic cliffs and discover the Chalk Up 21 art trail from Capel to Deal Pier , taking in nine attractions and sculptures along the way .
Dover Beach
For pedal-powered fun , we recommend the new Cantii Trail that weaves through Dover and Deal celebrating Kent ’ s culture , landscapes and history . For shorter adventures , the Deal Pier routes are the perfect way to explore the area and take in countryside and coast , including
Betteshanger Park and Mining Museum , which offers miles of trafficfree trails and tells the tale of the Kent Coalfield from discovery to closure . No bike ? No problem . Rent an electric bike from Deal-e-Bikes and make short work of those cliff-top climbs !
We ’ ve told you all about the views from the top of the cliffs , but if you want to see them properly , head to the new
Dover Marina Pier for Instagrammable views of those famous cliffs and Dover Castle perched right at the very top , not to mention sightings of the brand new Dover Marina Curve with its alfresco dining hotspots . While the 30-hectare Samphire Hoe nature reserve offers the chance to stroll along the foot of the cliffs and discover the rare chalk grassland habitat constructed from the chalk excavated during the construction of the Channel Tunnel . Be sure to look out for kestrels and hawks while out on your wanders .
We couldn ’ t talk about Dover , Deal and Sandwich and not mention golf , because this area is renowned for its championship courses ! Golfers , you ’ ll no doubt have heard of
Royal St George ’ s in Sandwich , 15-times hosts of The Open Championship , including the 149th Open in 2021 . Just along the coast , Prince ’ s and Royal Cinque Ports are two more iconic clubs , each having hosted their own Open Championships and offering world-class links courses . While
Walmer and Kingsdown is another must-play , perched on top of
Sandwich
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