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St Margarets

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] Credit: Michael Dibb

St Margarets, located in the county of Kent, England, is a charming heritage site that offers a glimpse into the rich history and natural beauty of the region. Situated on the southeastern coast of England, this picturesque village is renowned for its idyllic setting and historical significance.

The village is home to several notable heritage sites, including the stunning St Margarets Church. Built in the 12th century, this medieval church is a splendid example of Norman architecture, with its impressive tower and intricate stone carvings. The church is a popular attraction for visitors who are interested in exploring the region's religious and architectural history.

In addition to its historical landmarks, St Margarets boasts beautiful coastal scenery that attracts nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The village is nestled between the scenic White Cliffs of Dover and the stunning St Margarets Bay, offering breathtaking views of the English Channel. The bay itself is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest due to its diverse marine life and unique geological features.

St Margarets also has a rich literary heritage, being the former residence of acclaimed author Ian Fleming, who wrote the famous James Bond novels. Fleming's former home, known as The White Cliffs, is now a luxury hotel that attracts Bond enthusiasts and literary enthusiasts alike.

Overall, St Margarets, Kent, is a captivating heritage site that combines historical charm with natural beauty. Whether you are interested in exploring medieval architecture, enjoying coastal walks, or immersing yourself in literary history, this village offers a delightful and enriching experience for visitors of all ages.

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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.
A walk from St Margaret’s at Cliffe to Kingsdown and return [15] A view south along the path on the top of the cliffs. 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 [15]
A view south along the path on the top of the cliffs. 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 [16] The path continues 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 [16]
The path continues 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 [17] As the path starts to descend, the view towards Kingsdown opens up. 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 [17]
As the path starts to descend, the view towards Kingsdown opens up. 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 [18] Seen from the path is the car park and clubhouse of the Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Club. 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 [18]
Seen from the path is the car park and clubhouse of the Walmer and Kingsdown Golf Club. 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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St Margarets is located at Grid Ref: TR3745 (Lat: 51.162, Lng: 1.393)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Dover

Police Authority: Kent

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