Highlight • Viewpoint
Shakespeare Cliff
Hiking
5.0
(26)
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Kent Downs National Landscape
Tips
December 1, 2022
Hiking
It has earned its name, Shakespeare Cliff, from being associated with King Lear. There are great views up here along the coastline and even across to France.
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Shakespeare Cliff
4.6
(34)
264
hikers
28.3km
07:44
440m
440m
Embark on a challenging hike along the Kent coastline with the Folkestone to Dover loop on the Saxon Shore Way. This difficult 17.6-mile (28.3 km) route, taking around 7 hours…
4.5
(42)
346
hikers
25.2km
07:09
550m
550m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
5.0
(3)
5
hikers
19.9km
05:33
370m
370m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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Elevation 30 m
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