Samphire Hoe is an amazing place, made from the material dug to create the Channel Tunnel. There is something for everybody: a stunning location, wild flowers, birds, sea angling, peace and quiet, picnics, painting or walks.

The site is accessible for all people, providing gentle and interesting walks - the further you get from the car park the more wild the site becomes. Guided walks and other activities are organised regularly.

-- Put your litter in the bin 
-- Keep your dog on a lead and clear up after it
-- Do not light fires
-- Do not ride or drive anywhere except the car park and roads
-- Leave plants and flowers for others to enjoy
-- Keep to the paths to protect the plants
-- When the red flag is flying do not go onto the sea wall

A Place For Wildlife

Wildflowers and grasses were sown over about half of Samphire Hoe. After research on the plants growing locally, five seed mixes were designed to suit the conditions on different parts of the site. Most of the sown area is doing very well, covered with beautiful wildflower grassland. The rest of the site was sown with just Rye grass. This likes died and allowed plants from the surrounding countryside to arrive naturally (many types of plant have already arrived, including orchids).

The vegetation is attracting other wildlife. Butterflies, dragonflies, grasshoppers and birds are just some of the arrivals enjoying the new land.

Directions + General Information

By Car - Access to Samphire Hoe is Via a tunnel through the cliffs. You can reach the tunnel from the A20 driving from Dover to Folkestone, Samphire Hoe is signposted.

On Foot Or By Bicycle - The cliff top, footpath (North Downs Way) and a cycle track (Sustrains NCN Route 2) pass the tunnel entrance providing easy access.

By Bus - D2 to Aycliffe, then on foot.

Opening times-
7am til dusk everyday.

Parking - Pay and Display.
Tea Kiosk - Open Saturdays and Sundays and every day April to September.

Phone Number - 01304 225649

Samphire Hoe is accessible for wheelchair users. There is a programme for improvements to make it even easier.

Get Involved

Local people are already helping with practical work to care for Samphire Hoe. Volunteer rangers help to manage the site by keeping an eye on things and assisting visitors. There is the opportunity to lead guided walks and help with events. Kids can bring their parents to the Green Gang activities run during school holidays. If you want to get involved with any of these, please contact us at White Cliffs Countryside Project.