Ness Point
Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Kent Dover
England
Ness Point
Ness Point is a prominent coastal feature located in Kent, England. Situated on the easternmost tip of the county, it is known as the most easterly point in the entire United Kingdom. This headland juts out into the North Sea, marking the end of the landmass before the vast expanse of water.
The point itself is characterized by its rugged beauty and natural splendor. It boasts towering cliffs, which have been eroded over time by the relentless force of the sea. The cliffs are composed of various geological formations, including chalk, limestone, and sandstone, providing a diverse and visually stunning landscape.
Ness Point offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding coastline, with unobstructed vistas of the North Sea stretching out as far as the eye can see. On a clear day, it is possible to catch a glimpse of the distant shores of Belgium and the Netherlands, enhancing its allure as a visitor destination.
In addition to its natural beauty, Ness Point holds historical significance. It is the starting point of the England Coast Path, a long-distance footpath that traces the entire coastline of England. This makes it a popular spot for hikers and nature enthusiasts, who can embark on scenic walks along the coast, exploring the diverse flora and fauna that inhabit the area.
Overall, Ness Point in Kent is a captivating coastal feature that combines stunning natural surroundings with historical importance. Whether it's for leisurely walks, photography, or simply enjoying the breathtaking views, this headland offers an unforgettable experience for visitors.
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Ness Point Images
Images are sourced within 2km of 51.148619/1.3847619 or Grid Reference TR3644. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.
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.
![A walk from St Margaretâs 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.](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/08/49/7084960_5fb94790.jpg)
A walk from St Margaretâs 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 Margaretâs 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.](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/08/49/7084961_ffab8a6a.jpg)
A walk from St Margaretâs 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 Margaretâs 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.](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/08/49/7084963_3f47163f.jpg)
A walk from St Margaretâs 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 Margaretâs 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.](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/08/49/7084964_33d23893.jpg)
A walk from St Margaretâs 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 Margaretâs 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.](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/08/49/7084965_f29314bb.jpg)
A walk from St Margaretâs 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 Margaretâs 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.](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/08/49/7084966_a91838df.jpg)
A walk from St Margaretâs 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 Margaretâs 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.](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/08/49/7084967_1b69f27a.jpg)
A walk from St Margaretâs 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 Margaretâs 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.](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/08/49/7084970_96d30c90.jpg)
A walk from St Margaretâs 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 Margaretâs at Cliffe to Kingsdown and return [48] The track, a public bridleway, continues to ascend gently towards Freedown.
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.](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/08/62/7086233_1073c389.jpg)
A walk from St Margaretâs at Cliffe to Kingsdown and return [48]
The track, a public bridleway, continues to ascend gently towards Freedown.
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 Margaretâs at Cliffe to Kingsdown and return [49] The view looking southwest from the track. The twin towers of the transmitting station at Dover are seen in the far 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.](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/08/62/7086234_feaa026b.jpg)
A walk from St Margaretâs at Cliffe to Kingsdown and return [49]
The view looking southwest from the track. The twin towers of the transmitting station at Dover are seen in the far 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 Margaretâs at Cliffe to Kingsdown and return [50] From the track, this footpath 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.](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/08/62/7086235_67b7386f.jpg)
A walk from St Margaretâs at Cliffe to Kingsdown and return [50]
From the track, this footpath 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 Margaretâs at Cliffe to Kingsdown and return [51] From the bridleway, this footpath runs to Old Bottom Free Down then on to Ringwould.
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.](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/08/68/7086844_588697a9.jpg)
A walk from St Margaretâs at Cliffe to Kingsdown and return [51]
From the bridleway, this footpath runs to Old Bottom Free Down then on to Ringwould.
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 Margaretâs at Cliffe to Kingsdown and return [52] From the track, a public bridleway, this track leads to Little Banks.
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.](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/08/68/7086845_349942ee.jpg)
A walk from St Margaretâs at Cliffe to Kingsdown and return [52]
From the track, a public bridleway, this track leads to Little Banks.
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 Margaretâs at Cliffe to Kingsdown and return [53] The well surfaced track, now an 'other route with public access', continues to head towards 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.](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/08/68/7086846_cb6d6b13.jpg)
A walk from St Margaretâs at Cliffe to Kingsdown and return [53]
The well surfaced track, now an 'other route with public access', continues to head towards 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.
Ness Point is located at Grid Ref: TR3644 (Lat: 51.148619, Lng: 1.3847619)
Administrative County: Kent
District: Dover
Police Authority: Kent
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Located within 500m of 51.148619,1.3847619Bus Stop
Bay Hill
Bench: yes
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2400A032120A
Naptan Bearing: NW
Naptan CommonName: Bay Hill
Naptan Indicator: NW-bound
Naptan Landmark: Granville Road
Naptan NaptanCode: kntdjmtw
Naptan Street: Sea Street
Naptan Verified: no
Network: Stagecoach
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Wheelchair: limited
Lat/Long: 51.1503746/1.3785095
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Mounting: brick_pillar
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: CT15 58
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 51.1520085/1.383778
St Margaret's Museum
Addr City: St Margaret's Bay
Addr Postcode: CT15 6DZ
Addr Street: Beach Road
Fee: yes
Museum: history
Source: OS_OpenData_StreetView
Tourism: museum
Lat/Long: 51.1489126/1.3830127
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00; Su off
Post Box Mounting: rendered_wall
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: CT15 23
Royal Cypher: VR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102356
Lat/Long: 51.1497896/1.3834833
Barrier: kissing_gate
Bicycle: no
Foot: permissive
Horse: no
Motor Vehicle: no
Lat/Long: 51.1455129/1.3816381
Barrier: kissing_gate
Bicycle: no
Foot: designated
Horse: no
Motor Vehicle: no
Lat/Long: 51.1520719/1.3865132
Note: Southern Water property, not sure what it is
Lat/Long: 51.1509466/1.3853983
St Margaret's Bay
Cafe
The Pines Garden Tea Room
Addr City: St Margaret's Bay
Addr Postcode: CT15 6DZ
Addr Street: Beach Road
Cuisine: british;coffee;bistro
Internet Access: wlan
Internet Access Fee: no
Opening Hours: We-Su 10:00-16:00
Outdoor Seating: yes
Phone: +44 1304 853 173
Lat/Long: 51.148873/1.3829753
Board Type: history
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.1503761/1.3792311
Vending Machine
Note: prepayment
Payment Coins: yes
Payment Credit Cards: no
Payment Debit Cards: no
Payment Notes: yes
Vending: parking_tickets
Lat/Long: 51.1511283/1.3858967
St Margaret`s Bay
Description: Bathing water quality monitoring point at St Margaret`s Bay
Man Made: monitoring_station
Monitoring Bathing Water: yes
Operator: Environment Agency
Ref: 13200
Ref EU Bwid: ukj4204-13200
Source: Environment Agency Open Data
Lat/Long: 51.1506271/1.3856976
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.1473131/1.3781834
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.1510677/1.379452
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.1495947/1.3782008
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.1495905/1.3780707
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.1490235/1.3795727
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.1493448/1.382491
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.150446/1.3809648
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.1510021/1.3806215
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.151776/1.3805088
Bench
Backrest: yes
Direction: SE
Material: wood
Seats: 3
Lat/Long: 51.1516091/1.3872315
Motorcycle Parking
Access: yes
Capacity: 20
Covered: no
Note: I think there is no fee because I see no sign for a fee
Lat/Long: 51.1503599/1.3848086
Man Made: surveillance
Surveillance: camera
Lat/Long: 51.1522336/1.3843835
Barrier: kissing_gate
Bicycle: no
Foot: designated
Horse: no
Motor Vehicle: no
Lat/Long: 51.1469073/1.3830844
Barrier: kissing_gate
Bicycle: no
Foot: permissive
Horse: no
Motor Vehicle: no
Lat/Long: 51.1524155/1.3861221
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.1508305/1.3821973
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.1492885/1.3782068
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