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The Cut

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The Cut

Footpath through Otty Bottom south of Kingsdown
Footpath through Otty Bottom south of Kingsdown Credit: David Kemp

The Cut, located in Kent, England, is a notable geographical feature characterized by a steep cliff or slope. Situated in the southeastern part of the country, it offers breathtaking views and serves as an important landmark in the region.

The Cut is formed by the erosion of the underlying rock layers over millions of years, primarily composed of chalk. The gradual wearing away of the softer sedimentary rocks by natural forces such as wind, water, and ice has sculpted this distinct topographical feature. As a result, the cliff face or slope is often steep and can reach considerable heights, creating a dramatic effect on the surrounding landscape.

Visitors to The Cut are mesmerized by the panoramic vistas it provides. The elevated position of the cliff or slope offers unobstructed views of the surrounding countryside, including lush green fields, meandering rivers, and quaint villages. The top of The Cut also serves as an excellent vantage point for observing local wildlife, such as birds of prey or grazing animals.

Furthermore, The Cut has become a popular site for outdoor activities such as hiking, rock climbing, and photography. Many enthusiasts are drawn to the challenge of scaling its steep faces or capturing the stunning scenery with their cameras. However, caution is advised, as the unstable nature of the cliff or slope requires visitors to be aware of their surroundings and adhere to safety guidelines.

Overall, The Cut in Kent is a captivating natural formation that offers both visual splendor and recreational opportunities. Its unique geological features and picturesque surroundings make it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.

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Footpath through Otty Bottom south of Kingsdown
Footpath through Otty Bottom south of Kingsdown
Former coastguard station, St Margaret's Bay This former coastguard station, now called 'The Lookout', apparently boasts a Second World War bunker hidden 35ft below ground once housing the Magnetron radar system which played a key role in the 1940 Battle of Britain. After being decommissioned in 1994 it became a private residence which until fairly recently included a tea room. The Dover Patrol Memorial can be seen in the background.
Former coastguard station, St Margaret's Bay
This former coastguard station, now called 'The Lookout', apparently boasts a Second World War bunker hidden 35ft below ground once housing the Magnetron radar system which played a key role in the 1940 Battle of Britain. After being decommissioned in 1994 it became a private residence which until fairly recently included a tea room. The Dover Patrol Memorial can be seen in the background.
Ornamental boat at St Margaret's at Cliffe The boat has been named 'The Spirit of St Margaret's', has stood at the junction of Bay Hill and Granville Road since 2012 and was built to commemorate the Olympic Games held that year.
Ornamental boat at St Margaret's at Cliffe
The boat has been named 'The Spirit of St Margaret's', has stood at the junction of Bay Hill and Granville Road since 2012 and was built to commemorate the Olympic Games held that year.
Looking towards Ness Point At St Margaret's Bay
Looking towards Ness Point
At St Margaret's Bay
A walk from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Kingsdown and return [1] This monument at Leathercoat Point was erected in 1921 as a memorial to the Dover Patrol in WWI. There are identical monuments in France and in New York. Constructed of ashlar blocks, about 80 feet high. Listed, grade II*, with details at: historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070067 Starting from the Dover Patrol Monument, the walk follows the long distance Saxon Shore Way along the top of the cliffs before descending to the bay at Kingsdown. Heading inland there is an ascent of Wood Hill before various rights of way run across fields to the wonderfully named Otty Bottom, then on to Free Down and a return to the starting point. A little more than 5 miles.
A walk from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Kingsdown and return [1]
This monument at Leathercoat Point was erected in 1921 as a memorial to the Dover Patrol in WWI. There are identical monuments in France and in New York. Constructed of ashlar blocks, about 80 feet high. Listed, grade II*, with details at: historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1070067 Starting from the Dover Patrol Monument, the walk follows the long distance Saxon Shore Way along the top of the cliffs before descending to the bay at Kingsdown. Heading inland there is an ascent of Wood Hill before various rights of way run across fields to the wonderfully named Otty Bottom, then on to Free Down and a return to the starting point. A little more than 5 miles.
A walk from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Kingsdown and return [2] The path heads north along the cliff tops. From here to Kingsdown the path is part of three long distance paths. The England Coast Path, the Saxon Shore Way and the White Cliffs Country Trail. Starting from the Dover Patrol Monument, the walk follows the long distance Saxon Shore Way along the top of the cliffs before descending to the bay at Kingsdown. Heading inland there is an ascent of Wood Hill before various rights of way run across fields to the wonderfully named Otty Bottom, then on to Free Down and a return to the starting point. A little more than 5 miles.
A walk from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Kingsdown and return [2]
The path heads north along the cliff tops. From here to Kingsdown the path is part of three long distance paths. The England Coast Path, the Saxon Shore Way and the White Cliffs Country Trail. Starting from the Dover Patrol Monument, the walk follows the long distance Saxon Shore Way along the top of the cliffs before descending to the bay at Kingsdown. Heading inland there is an ascent of Wood Hill before various rights of way run across fields to the wonderfully named Otty Bottom, then on to Free Down and a return to the starting point. A little more than 5 miles.
A walk from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Kingsdown and return [3] This building appears to be a coastal lookout. On the OS map it is marked as a tearoom. Starting from the Dover Patrol Monument, the walk follows the long distance Saxon Shore Way along the top of the cliffs before descending to the bay at Kingsdown. Heading inland there is an ascent of Wood Hill before various rights of way run across fields to the wonderfully named Otty Bottom, then on to Free Down and a return to the starting point. A little more than 5 miles.
A walk from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Kingsdown and return [3]
This building appears to be a coastal lookout. On the OS map it is marked as a tearoom. Starting from the Dover Patrol Monument, the walk follows the long distance Saxon Shore Way along the top of the cliffs before descending to the bay at Kingsdown. Heading inland there is an ascent of Wood Hill before various rights of way run across fields to the wonderfully named Otty Bottom, then on to Free Down and a return to the starting point. A little more than 5 miles.
A walk from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Kingsdown and return [4] North along the cliff top. Starting from the Dover Patrol Monument, the walk follows the long distance Saxon Shore Way along the top of the cliffs before descending to the bay at Kingsdown. Heading inland there is an ascent of Wood Hill before various rights of way run across fields to the wonderfully named Otty Bottom, then on to Free Down and a return to the starting point. A little more than 5 miles.
A walk from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Kingsdown and return [4]
North along the cliff top. Starting from the Dover Patrol Monument, the walk follows the long distance Saxon Shore Way along the top of the cliffs before descending to the bay at Kingsdown. Heading inland there is an ascent of Wood Hill before various rights of way run across fields to the wonderfully named Otty Bottom, then on to Free Down and a return to the starting point. A little more than 5 miles.
A walk from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Kingsdown and return [5] Looking north from the path and the first glimpse of white chalk. Starting from the Dover Patrol Monument, the walk follows the long distance Saxon Shore Way along the top of the cliffs before descending to the bay at Kingsdown. Heading inland there is an ascent of Wood Hill before various rights of way run across fields to the wonderfully named Otty Bottom, then on to Free Down and a return to the starting point. A little more than 5 miles.
A walk from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Kingsdown and return [5]
Looking north from the path and the first glimpse of white chalk. Starting from the Dover Patrol Monument, the walk follows the long distance Saxon Shore Way along the top of the cliffs before descending to the bay at Kingsdown. Heading inland there is an ascent of Wood Hill before various rights of way run across fields to the wonderfully named Otty Bottom, then on to Free Down and a return to the starting point. A little more than 5 miles.
A walk from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Kingsdown and return [6] The path continues to head north along the cliff tops. From here to Kingsdown the path is part of three long distance paths. The England Coast Path, the Saxon Shore Way and the White Cliffs Country Trail. Starting from the Dover Patrol Monument, the walk follows the long distance Saxon Shore Way along the top of the cliffs before descending to the bay at Kingsdown. Heading inland there is an ascent of Wood Hill before various rights of way run across fields to the wonderfully named Otty Bottom, then on to Free Down and a return to the starting point. A little more than 5 miles.
A walk from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Kingsdown and return [6]
The path continues to head north along the cliff tops. From here to Kingsdown the path is part of three long distance paths. The England Coast Path, the Saxon Shore Way and the White Cliffs Country Trail. Starting from the Dover Patrol Monument, the walk follows the long distance Saxon Shore Way along the top of the cliffs before descending to the bay at Kingsdown. Heading inland there is an ascent of Wood Hill before various rights of way run across fields to the wonderfully named Otty Bottom, then on to Free Down and a return to the starting point. A little more than 5 miles.
A walk from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Kingsdown and return [7] A view back along the path with the Dover Patrol Monument prominent. Starting from the Dover Patrol Monument, the walk follows the long distance Saxon Shore Way along the top of the cliffs before descending to the bay at Kingsdown. Heading inland there is an ascent of Wood Hill before various rights of way run across fields to the wonderfully named Otty Bottom, then on to Free Down and a return to the starting point. A little more than 5 miles.
A walk from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Kingsdown and return [7]
A view back along the path with the Dover Patrol Monument prominent. Starting from the Dover Patrol Monument, the walk follows the long distance Saxon Shore Way along the top of the cliffs before descending to the bay at Kingsdown. Heading inland there is an ascent of Wood Hill before various rights of way run across fields to the wonderfully named Otty Bottom, then on to Free Down and a return to the starting point. A little more than 5 miles.
A walk from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Kingsdown and return [8] From the cliff top path, this path branches off and leads to St Margaret's Free Down. Starting from the Dover Patrol Monument, the walk follows the long distance Saxon Shore Way along the top of the cliffs before descending to the bay at Kingsdown. Heading inland there is an ascent of Wood Hill before various rights of way run across fields to the wonderfully named Otty Bottom, then on to Free Down and a return to the starting point. A little more than 5 miles.
A walk from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Kingsdown and return [8]
From the cliff top path, this path branches off and leads to St Margaret's Free Down. Starting from the Dover Patrol Monument, the walk follows the long distance Saxon Shore Way along the top of the cliffs before descending to the bay at Kingsdown. Heading inland there is an ascent of Wood Hill before various rights of way run across fields to the wonderfully named Otty Bottom, then on to Free Down and a return to the starting point. A little more than 5 miles.
A walk from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Kingsdown and return [9] The path passes through the gate and offers glimpses of the white cliffs in the distance. Starting from the Dover Patrol Monument, the walk follows the long distance Saxon Shore Way along the top of the cliffs before descending to the bay at Kingsdown. Heading inland there is an ascent of Wood Hill before various rights of way run across fields to the wonderfully named Otty Bottom, then on to Free Down and a return to the starting point. A little more than 5 miles.
A walk from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Kingsdown and return [9]
The path passes through the gate and offers glimpses of the white cliffs in the distance. Starting from the Dover Patrol Monument, the walk follows the long distance Saxon Shore Way along the top of the cliffs before descending to the bay at Kingsdown. Heading inland there is an ascent of Wood Hill before various rights of way run across fields to the wonderfully named Otty Bottom, then on to Free Down and a return to the starting point. A little more than 5 miles.
A walk from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Kingsdown and return [10] Seen from the path is this schooner. Starting from the Dover Patrol Monument, the walk follows the long distance Saxon Shore Way along the top of the cliffs before descending to the bay at Kingsdown. Heading inland there is an ascent of Wood Hill before various rights of way run across fields to the wonderfully named Otty Bottom, then on to Free Down and a return to the starting point. A little more than 5 miles.
A walk from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Kingsdown and return [10]
Seen from the path is this schooner. Starting from the Dover Patrol Monument, the walk follows the long distance Saxon Shore Way along the top of the cliffs before descending to the bay at Kingsdown. Heading inland there is an ascent of Wood Hill before various rights of way run across fields to the wonderfully named Otty Bottom, then on to Free Down and a return to the starting point. A little more than 5 miles.
A walk from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Kingsdown and return [11] The path continues north along the cliff top with the odd glimpse of the white chalk. Starting from the Dover Patrol Monument, the walk follows the long distance Saxon Shore Way along the top of the cliffs before descending to the bay at Kingsdown. Heading inland there is an ascent of Wood Hill before various rights of way run across fields to the wonderfully named Otty Bottom, then on to Free Down and a return to the starting point. A little more than 5 miles.
A walk from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Kingsdown and return [11]
The path continues north along the cliff top with the odd glimpse of the white chalk. Starting from the Dover Patrol Monument, the walk follows the long distance Saxon Shore Way along the top of the cliffs before descending to the bay at Kingsdown. Heading inland there is an ascent of Wood Hill before various rights of way run across fields to the wonderfully named Otty Bottom, then on to Free Down and a return to the starting point. A little more than 5 miles.
A walk from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Kingsdown and return [12] A view out to sea and a bench for the weary walker. Starting from the Dover Patrol Monument, the walk follows the long distance Saxon Shore Way along the top of the cliffs before descending to the bay at Kingsdown. Heading inland there is an ascent of Wood Hill before various rights of way run across fields to the wonderfully named Otty Bottom, then on to Free Down and a return to the starting point. A little more than 5 miles.
A walk from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Kingsdown and return [12]
A view out to sea and a bench for the weary walker. Starting from the Dover Patrol Monument, the walk follows the long distance Saxon Shore Way along the top of the cliffs before descending to the bay at Kingsdown. Heading inland there is an ascent of Wood Hill before various rights of way run across fields to the wonderfully named Otty Bottom, then on to Free Down and a return to the starting point. A little more than 5 miles.
A walk from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Kingsdown and return [13] The path continues to head north along the cliff tops. Starting from the Dover Patrol Monument, the walk follows the long distance Saxon Shore Way along the top of the cliffs before descending to the bay at Kingsdown. Heading inland there is an ascent of Wood Hill before various rights of way run across fields to the wonderfully named Otty Bottom, then on to Free Down and a return to the starting point. A little more than 5 miles.
A walk from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Kingsdown and return [13]
The path continues to head north along the cliff tops. Starting from the Dover Patrol Monument, the walk follows the long distance Saxon Shore Way along the top of the cliffs before descending to the bay at Kingsdown. Heading inland there is an ascent of Wood Hill before various rights of way run across fields to the wonderfully named Otty Bottom, then on to Free Down and a return to the starting point. A little more than 5 miles.
A walk from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Kingsdown and return [14] Little Green is a house with a view. Seen from the path. Starting from the Dover Patrol Monument, the walk follows the long distance Saxon Shore Way along the top of the cliffs before descending to the bay at Kingsdown. Heading inland there is an ascent of Wood Hill before various rights of way run across fields to the wonderfully named Otty Bottom, then on to Free Down and a return to the starting point. A little more than 5 miles.
A walk from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Kingsdown and return [14]
Little Green is a house with a view. Seen from the path. Starting from the Dover Patrol Monument, the walk follows the long distance Saxon Shore Way along the top of the cliffs before descending to the bay at Kingsdown. Heading inland there is an ascent of Wood Hill before various rights of way run across fields to the wonderfully named Otty Bottom, then on to Free Down and a return to the starting point. A little more than 5 miles.
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The Cut is located at Grid Ref: TR3745 (Lat: 51.158248, Lng: 1.3955091)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Dover

Police Authority: Kent

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