The National trust owns an area of the white cliffs near Dover, and
while we were here it made sense to go and have a look (the good thing about
life membership is teh free access without having to worry about the cost).
From the Dover castle car park it was simply about following the road beside
across the A2 and up the opposite slope. Past the gate checkpoint and up the
access road with multiple ramps and beyond the visitors centre, then climbing
up the levels of car park to an area at the top (there was a minor incident
with the waste drains on the van and the side of the track, but only
superficial damage I could repair onsite).
Down to the visitors centre, and discovering a map of the local walks we chose
to go over towards teh lighthouse and also check out the tunnels on the way. The
view down to the ferry terminal below gave a different perspective on the
multiple times we had been down there queueing for a crossing.
Leaving the centre and along the path above the cliffs, up past the radio masts
with views over the cliffs ahead
Looking back to the harbour and climbing up before dropping into Langdon
Hole.
After a drop into Langdon Hole we then climbed up the other side, where we got
the first views of the lighthouse.
Along the flatter track as it rounded the Fan point and past the tunnels
entrance - we opted not to go in.
Approaching the lighthouse, on the other side of a dip was what appeared to be
another lighthouse, but this one had keep out signs.
We did not go into the lighthouse as we would have to leave Bertie and it was
only by organised tours. So after looking around and over to France we then left
on the track a little inland.
We passed the inland side of the Fan Bay deep shelter - All you can see from
above is the entrance to the tunnels.
When the track moved further inland we cut over in the NT land and followed a
track through the field above Langden Hole keeping as high as possible before
having to climb up to the radio masts once again.
final slop up tot eh masts then we contoured along to save dropping to the visitor centre then climbing back up to the van. On the way around we had views over to Dover castle and the church.
Back at the van for tea and cake, the castle behind the trees.
