Kent Coast

North Downs Way Section 12a: Shepherdswell to Dover

The final approach to Dover and the coast.

Distance16.7 km
Ascent230 m
Walking Time3 hr 50 minbefore breaks
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Train Plan

Trains There

Stations
London via Dover or Faversham to Shepherdswell
Duration
About 85-120 min
Frequency
Usually hourly

Trains Back

Stations
Dover Priory to London St Pancras, Victoria, or Charing Cross
Duration
About 65-120 min
Frequency
Frequent

Time Estimate

Estimate based on 16.7 km and 230 m ascent.

4 hr 50 min
Walking
3 hr 50 min
Breaks
1 hr
Route Total
4 hr 50 min
Whole Trip (incl. trains)
8 hr 10 min
4.8 km/h
1 hr
Sunrise
5:03
Sunset
20:39

Elevation Profile

Low
8 m
High
125 m
0 km16.7 km

Route Overview

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