Bulwark Rock

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Kent

England

Bulwark Rock

Shakespeare Cliff
Shakespeare Cliff Credit: N Chadwick

Bulwark Rock is a prominent coastal feature located in Kent, England. It is classified as a headland, characterized by its rugged cliffs and rocky terrain. Situated along the coast of the English Channel, it stands as a natural boundary between the land and the sea.

The rock gets its name from its distinctive shape, resembling a bulwark or protective barrier. It juts out into the ocean, forming a point that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding coastline. The headland provides a stunning vantage point for visitors to observe the beauty of the ocean and the diverse marine life that inhabits the area.

Bulwark Rock is composed mainly of chalk, a sedimentary rock that is common in this region. Over the years, the relentless pounding of the waves has shaped the rock, resulting in dramatic cliffs and unique formations. These cliffs serve as nesting grounds for various seabird species, such as gulls and cormorants, adding to the ecological significance of the area.

The headland is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers, who are drawn to its natural beauty and rugged charm. Several walking trails traverse the area, allowing visitors to explore the rocky coastline and enjoy the stunning views. Additionally, the nearby coastal town offers amenities such as cafes, shops, and accommodations for those wishing to extend their visit.

Bulwark Rock, with its majestic cliffs and panoramic views, is a captivating coastal feature that showcases the natural splendor of the Kent coastline.

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Bulwark Rock Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.113429/1.3075326 or Grid Reference TR3140. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Shakespeare Cliff
Shakespeare Cliff
Dover Harbour, Admiralty Pier Lighthouse The lighthouse is of cast iron and is situated at the eastern end of the Admiralty Pier extension.
Dover Harbour, Admiralty Pier Lighthouse
The lighthouse is of cast iron and is situated at the eastern end of the Admiralty Pier extension.
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.
Light tower on the eastern end of Admiralty Pier, Dover, Kent This light tower guards the entrance to Dover Western Docks.
Light tower on the eastern end of Admiralty Pier, Dover, Kent
This light tower guards the entrance to Dover Western Docks.
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.
Admiralty Pier, Dover
Admiralty Pier, Dover
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.
Light tower on the eastern end of Admiralty Pier
Light tower on the eastern end 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
Show me another place!

Bulwark Rock is located at Grid Ref: TR3140 (Lat: 51.113429, Lng: 1.3075326)

Administrative County: Kent

Police Authority: Kent

What 3 Words

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.113429,1.3075326
Give Way
Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 51.114734/1.3033479
Dover Harbour Wall
Source: local_knowledge
Sport: water_sports
Sport Scuba Diving: yes
Lat/Long: 51.1137779/1.3131683
Traffic Signals
Traffic Signals: ramp_meter
Traffic Signals Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 51.1142383/1.3020307
Bus Stop
Cruise Liner Terminal
Alt Name: Admiralty Pier Western Docks
Bus: yes
Flag: no
Local Ref: adj
Naptan AltCommonName: Admiralty Pier Western Docks
Naptan AltStreet: Not Specified
Naptan AtcoCode: 240096590
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Cruise Liner Terminal
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: Western Docks
Naptan NaptanCode: kntgmgdj
Naptan RevisionNumber: 2
Naptan Status: act
Naptan Street: Lord Warden Square
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Ref: kntgmgdj
Source: naptan_import
Source Date: 2018-02-20
Lat/Long: 51.1151352/1.3124564
Bus Stop
Megger Factory
Bus: yes
Local Ref: opp
Naptan AtcoCode: 2400A031860A
Naptan Bearing: SW
Naptan BusStopType: MKD
Naptan CommonName: Megger Factory
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Western Docks
Naptan NaptanCode: kntdjmgd
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: DOVERP
Naptan RevisionNumber: 3
Naptan Status: act
Naptan Street: Archcliffe Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Ref: kntdjmgd
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Source Date: 2018-05-25
Lat/Long: 51.1147054/1.3052465
Bus Stop
Gloster Way
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2400A031870A
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Gloster Way
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Gloster Ropewalk
Naptan NaptanCode: kntdjmgj
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: DOVERP
Naptan Street: Old Folkestone Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Ref: kntdjmgj
Source: naptan_import
Source Date: 2018-08-01T09:14:00
Lat/Long: 51.1142423/1.3014171
Bus Stop
Gloster Way
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2400A031950A
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Gloster Way
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: Gloster Ropewalk
Naptan NaptanCode: kntdjmjm
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: DOVERP
Naptan Street: Old Folkestone Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Ref: kntdjmjm
Source: naptan_import
Source Date: 2018-08-01T09:16:00
Lat/Long: 51.1143471/1.3012102
Parking Entrance
Parking: multi-storey
Lat/Long: 51.1152137/1.3033587
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Markings: yes
Lat/Long: 51.113249/1.314542
Barrier: lift_gate
Lat/Long: 51.1150397/1.3125891
Give Way
Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 51.1144226/1.3037211
Dover Harbour
Abandoned Railway: station
Railway: site
Lat/Long: 51.1173877/1.3085128
Hawkesbury Street Junction
Railway: junction
Lat/Long: 51.1169373/1.3088678
Fuel
Lat/Long: 51.1172762/1.3103133
Car Wash
Lat/Long: 51.1179092/1.3071706
Give Way
Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 51.114441/1.3028749
Barrier: lift_gate
Lat/Long: 51.1157682/1.3113788
Barrier: lift_gate
Lat/Long: 51.1156057/1.310744
Dover Town
Abandoned Railway: station
Railway: site
Lat/Long: 51.1149289/1.3100053
Archcliffe Junction
Railway: junction
Lat/Long: 51.1144311/1.3063485
Height: 5
Man Made: surveillance
Note: looks temporary but is there since more than a year and will likely stay for some years, direction SE, fixed, public
Operator: mvis
Surveillance: camera
Lat/Long: 51.1147107/1.3032189
Camera Angle: 25
Camera Direction: 20
Camera Mount: bridge
Camera Type: fixed
Height: 8
Man Made: surveillance
Surveillance: public
Surveillance Type: camera
Surveillance Zone: traffic
Lat/Long: 51.1162058/1.3069088
Street Lamp
Lamp Type: led
Lat/Long: 51.1141234/1.3025355
Brand: Wavetronix
Camera Direction: NNW
Height: 3
Man Made: surveillance
Surveillance Type: hgv_box_reader
Lat/Long: 51.1141248/1.3025343
Camera Angle: 10
Camera Direction: 135
Camera Mount: wall
Camera Type: fixed
Height: 3
Man Made: surveillance
Operator: Greggs
Surveillance: public
Surveillance Type: ALPR
Lat/Long: 51.11763/1.3068612
Camera Angle: 10
Camera Direction: 135
Camera Mount: wall
Camera Type: fixed
Height: 3
Man Made: surveillance
Operator: Greggs
Surveillance: public
Surveillance Type: camera
Lat/Long: 51.117648/1.3068817
Camera Angle: 10
Camera Direction: 120
Camera Mount: wall
Camera Type: fixed
Height: 3
Man Made: surveillance
Operator: Greggs
Surveillance: public
Surveillance Type: ALPR
Lat/Long: 51.1176367/1.3068661
Traffic Calming: island
Lat/Long: 51.1142489/1.302084
Man Made: mast
Tower Type: lighting
Lat/Long: 51.1165661/1.3099941
Man Made: mast
Tower Type: lighting
Lat/Long: 51.1159183/1.3119415
Man Made: mast
Tower Type: lighting
Lat/Long: 51.1157509/1.3102322
Barrier: lift_gate
Lat/Long: 51.1157781/1.3112843
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Markings: yes
Lat/Long: 51.1152202/1.3125697
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Markings: yes
Lat/Long: 51.1150143/1.3126024
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Markings: yes
Lat/Long: 51.1152889/1.3124744
Barrier: height_restrictor
Maxheight: 2.2
Lat/Long: 51.114918/1.3115595
Barrier: lift_gate
Lat/Long: 51.1152561/1.3101851
Barrier: lift_gate
Lat/Long: 51.1151923/1.310216
Cafe
Motis Café Bar
Lat/Long: 51.1160379/1.3096013
Street Lamp
Lat/Long: 51.116059/1.3093217
Man Made: mast
Tower Type: lighting
Lat/Long: 51.1174738/1.3093056
Man Made: mast
Tower Type: communication
Lat/Long: 51.1149954/1.3083423
Man Made: mast
Tower Type: lighting
Lat/Long: 51.1149598/1.3085936
Man Made: mast
Tower Type: lighting
Lat/Long: 51.1152173/1.3101822
Man Made: mast
Tower Type: lighting
Lat/Long: 51.1147688/1.3126168
Power: substation
Lat/Long: 51.1148509/1.3125561
Power: substation
Lat/Long: 51.1148179/1.3125771
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Markings: yes
Lat/Long: 51.1159278/1.3113617
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Markings: yes
Lat/Long: 51.1162268/1.311434
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Markings: yes
Lat/Long: 51.1166023/1.3093895
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Markings: yes
Lat/Long: 51.1158916/1.3094695
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Markings: yes
Lat/Long: 51.1148423/1.3130881
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Markings: yes
Lat/Long: 51.1147203/1.3134416
Crossing
Lat/Long: 51.1139876/1.3134633
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