Aycliff

Settlement in Kent Dover

England

Aycliff

Shakespeare Cliff
Shakespeare Cliff Credit: N Chadwick

Aycliff is a quaint village situated in the county of Kent, in southeastern England. With a population of approximately 1,500 residents, Aycliff exudes a charming small-town atmosphere that is highly sought after by those seeking a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle.

Nestled amidst the picturesque countryside, Aycliff boasts breathtaking natural beauty, with rolling green hills and sprawling meadows that surround the village. The quaint architecture of the village is characterized by traditional English cottages made of brick and timber, adding to its timeless appeal.

The village of Aycliff offers a range of amenities to its residents, including a local convenience store, a post office, and a pub, which serves as a popular gathering spot for locals and visitors alike. Additionally, Aycliff is home to a primary school, providing excellent educational facilities for the young residents of the village.

For those seeking outdoor activities, Aycliff offers ample opportunities. The surrounding countryside provides numerous walking and cycling trails, allowing residents to explore the stunning landscape at their leisure. The nearby Aycliff Woods, a designated nature reserve, is a haven for nature enthusiasts, boasting an array of flora and fauna.

Transportation links to Aycliff are well-established, with regular bus services connecting the village to nearby towns and cities. The village is conveniently located just a short drive away from the bustling city of Canterbury, renowned for its historic cathedral and vibrant cultural scene.

In conclusion, Aycliff is a picturesque village in the heart of Kent, offering a tranquil setting, natural beauty, and a range of amenities, making it an ideal place to call home for those seeking a quintessential English village experience.

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Aycliff Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.112185/1.292945 or Grid Reference TR3039. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Shakespeare Cliff
Shakespeare Cliff
Footbridge over the A20 near Shakespeare Cliff The A20 runs from the London Borough of Lewisham to Dover, Kent. It runs through the major towns of Maidstone, Ashford and Folkestone, terminating at the port of Dover.
Footbridge over the A20 near Shakespeare Cliff
The A20 runs from the London Borough of Lewisham to Dover, Kent. It runs through the major towns of Maidstone, Ashford and Folkestone, terminating at the port of Dover.
Admiralty Pier, Dover French coast visible in background.
Admiralty Pier, Dover
French coast visible in background.
In the Channel Tunnel A typical view of a Eurotunnel Shuttle heading for France.
In the Channel Tunnel
A typical view of a Eurotunnel Shuttle heading for France.
Cliff top showing Shakespeare Railway Tunnel, Dover Looking along the course of the railway tunnel from Long Down towards the port of Dover. The six "chimneys" are the tops of air vents for the tunnel. The cliff top path is part of the North Downs and Saxon Shore Ways.
Cliff top showing Shakespeare Railway Tunnel, Dover
Looking along the course of the railway tunnel from Long Down towards the port of Dover. The six "chimneys" are the tops of air vents for the tunnel. The cliff top path is part of the North Downs and Saxon Shore Ways.
Aycliff, Dover This is the western edge of Dover, before the A20 was made into a dual carriageway and rerouted through here. There was just a single-track road through an unspoilt valley running parallel to the coastline. In the middle left of the green field is the entrance to a tunnel, dug in 1973 for channel tunnel works then, and providing vehicular access to the railway depot at the foot of Shakespeare Cliff. This access was later used in the 1980s for building the Channel Tunnel, see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1632798">TR2939 : Channel Tunnel construction depot</a>.
Aycliff, Dover
This is the western edge of Dover, before the A20 was made into a dual carriageway and rerouted through here. There was just a single-track road through an unspoilt valley running parallel to the coastline. In the middle left of the green field is the entrance to a tunnel, dug in 1973 for channel tunnel works then, and providing vehicular access to the railway depot at the foot of Shakespeare Cliff. This access was later used in the 1980s for building the Channel Tunnel, see TR2939 : Channel Tunnel construction depot.
Shakespeare cliff and Aycliff, Dover Before the A20 was rerouted here. Seen from Admiralty Pier.
Shakespeare cliff and Aycliff, Dover
Before the A20 was rerouted here. Seen from Admiralty Pier.
Shakespeare Cliff, Dover Shakespeare Cliff is described in King Lear, Act1V, Scene 1 and the assonance of Matthew Arnold's poem "Dover Beach" can be felt at this spot.
Shakespeare Cliff, Dover
Shakespeare Cliff is described in King Lear, Act1V, Scene 1 and the assonance of Matthew Arnold's poem "Dover Beach" can be felt at this spot.
St David's Avenue - view east Including a 1966 Morris Minor van!
St David's Avenue - view east
Including a 1966 Morris Minor van!
Delphin Renaissance Moored along the port side of Admiralty Pier.
Delphin Renaissance
Moored along the port side of Admiralty Pier.
View NE along St David's Avenue
View NE along St David's Avenue
View seaward from St David's Avenue The A20 runs through the gap between the houses and the cliff.
View seaward from St David's Avenue
The A20 runs through the gap between the houses and the cliff.
St Patrick's Road off St David's Avenue
St Patrick's Road off St David's Avenue
Shakespeare Cliff and the A20 from St David's Avenue
Shakespeare Cliff and the A20 from St David's Avenue
Footbridge over A20 Shakespeare Cliff to the rear.
Footbridge over A20
Shakespeare Cliff to the rear.
Shakespeare Cliff, Dover Seen from a ferry in Dover's Eastern Docks. Through the base of the chalk cliff is a tunnel carrying the Dover-Folkestone railway line. Farther below the same cliff is the Channel Tunnel connecting Folkestone (Cheriton) with Calais (Coquelles).
Shakespeare Cliff, Dover
Seen from a ferry in Dover's Eastern Docks. Through the base of the chalk cliff is a tunnel carrying the Dover-Folkestone railway line. Farther below the same cliff is the Channel Tunnel connecting Folkestone (Cheriton) with Calais (Coquelles).
The Costa Magica in Dover Docks The Costa Magica is an Italian Cruise Liner. Her tonnange is 102,587 T. She was built in 2004; is 809ft long & 118ft in the beam. She has 17 decks, can carry 2672 passengers and has a maximum speed of 22 knots.
The Costa Magica in Dover Docks
The Costa Magica is an Italian Cruise Liner. Her tonnange is 102,587 T. She was built in 2004; is 809ft long & 118ft in the beam. She has 17 decks, can carry 2672 passengers and has a maximum speed of 22 knots.
Descending over Shakespeare Cliff Following the North Downs Way towards Dover.
Descending over Shakespeare Cliff
Following the North Downs Way towards Dover.
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Aycliff is located at Grid Ref: TR3039 (Lat: 51.112185, Lng: 1.292945)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Dover

Police Authority: Kent

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.112185,1.292945
Millennium Milepost Aycliffe
Bicycle: yes
Description: 1) Folkestone 7, Rye 36 2) Dover 2
Image: https://www.cyclestreets.net/location/185603/cyclestreets185603.jpg
Information: guidepost
Ncn Milepost: mills
Source: survey
Sustrans Ref: MP 635
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.1100127/1.2885458
Shakespeare Cliff
Place: locality
Source: npe
Lat/Long: 51.1102932/1.2925024
Tourism: viewpoint
Lat/Long: 51.1100629/1.2918485
Tourism: viewpoint
Lat/Long: 51.1094967/1.2889913
Tourism: viewpoint
Lat/Long: 51.1105195/1.2931118
Bus Stop
King Lear's Way
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2400A031880A
Naptan Bearing: W
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Public Transport: platform
Ref: kntdjmgm
Source: naptan_import
Source Date: 2019-07-02T15:45:00
Lat/Long: 51.1133531/1.2969093
Bus Stop
Primary School
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2400A031890A
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Naptan NaptanCode: kntdjmgp
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Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Ref: kntdjmgp
Source: naptan_import
Source Date: 2018-08-01T09:29:00
Lat/Long: 51.1109544/1.286907
Bus Stop
St Patrick's Road
Bus: yes
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Public Transport: platform
Ref: kntdjmgt
Source: naptan_import
Source Date: 2018-08-01T09:32:00
Lat/Long: 51.1119975/1.2897963
Bus Stop
St Giles Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2400A031910A
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Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Shops
Naptan NaptanCode: kntdjmgw
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: DOVERP
Naptan Street: Old Folkestone Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Ref: kntdjmgw
Source: naptan_import
Source Date: 2018-08-01T09:41:00
Lat/Long: 51.1134994/1.294276
Bus Stop
St Giles Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2400A031920A
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan CommonName: St Giles Road
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: St Giles Road
Naptan NaptanCode: kntdjmja
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: DOVERP
Naptan Street: St David's Avenue
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Ref: kntdjmja
Source: naptan_import
Source Date: 2018-08-01T09:45:00
Lat/Long: 51.1138771/1.2939599
Bus Stop
St Patrick's Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2400A031930A
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan CommonName: St Patrick's Road
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: St Patrick's Road
Naptan NaptanCode: kntdjmjd
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: DOVERP
Naptan Street: St David's Avenue
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Ref: kntdjmjd
Source: naptan_import
Source Date: 2018-08-01T09:37:00
Lat/Long: 51.1124542/1.2892285
Bus Stop
King Lear's Way
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2400A031940A
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: King Lear's Way
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: Kings Ropewalk
Naptan NaptanCode: kntdjmjg
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: DOVERP
Naptan Street: Old Folkestone Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Ref: kntdjmjg
Source: naptan_import
Source Date: 2018-08-01T09:19:00
Lat/Long: 51.11348/1.2968755
Aycliffe
Alt Name: Aycliff
Fixme: OS spells it Aycliff, but no one else seems to, so which wins?...
Place: suburb
Lat/Long: 51.1133226/1.2923049
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Mounting: metal_post
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: CT17 9
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 51.1124535/1.2900063
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:00; Sa 12:30
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Type: private
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Design: type_b
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: CT17 129
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 51.113635/1.2946376
Building: bunker
Bunker Type: pillbox
Historic: yes
Military: bunker
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 51.115534/1.2898497
Historic: pillbox
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 51.1159415/1.290236
Bench
Backrest: yes
Direction: NW
Material: wood
Seats: 4
Lat/Long: 51.1122614/1.2960216
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 51.1118434/1.2953151
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 51.1117819/1.2952617
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.1131226/1.2907568
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.1134257/1.2916768
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.1135705/1.2923902
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.1139089/1.2921193
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.1137271/1.2914166
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.1136715/1.2911698
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.1135082/1.2907112
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.1117132/1.287227
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.1109807/1.2865886
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.114047/1.2945856
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.1140302/1.294536
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.1136361/1.2932941
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.1117915/1.290105
Barrier: kissing_gate
Lat/Long: 51.1114163/1.2949349
Tourism: picnic_site
Lat/Long: 51.1113642/1.2949224
Description: life jacket is no more there
Not Emergency: life_ring
Operator: possibly National Rail
Lat/Long: 51.1129592/1.2985644
Waste Basket
Waste: dog_excrement
Lat/Long: 51.1132927/1.2961559
Waste Basket
Waste: dog_excrement
Lat/Long: 51.1104774/1.2870876
Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 51.1131813/1.2932911
Life Ring
Description: A life ring pressed behind the railing. Before using pull the ring to the side with a little force. Has no rope.
Emergency: life_ring
Lat/Long: 51.1129022/1.2984811
Man Made: tower
Ref: 46337
Tower Type: communication
Lat/Long: 51.1134312/1.2972286
Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 51.113516/1.2943024
Height: 5
Man Made: surveillance
Surveillance Type: camera
Lat/Long: 51.1134073/1.2945335
Height: 5
Man Made: surveillance
Surveillance Type: camera
Lat/Long: 51.1133707/1.2944274
Tunnel: entrance
Lat/Long: 51.1100751/1.2931478
Clock
Lat/Long: 51.1128271/1.2923871
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