Description
A 17-mile coastal trail that links nine 21st Century architecturally renowned buildings and structures along the Strait of Dover. It runs from Capel-le-Ferne to Deal. The CHALKUP21 in Kent project by Dover Arts Development was installed to inspire creativity and raise awareness of cultural spaces in the community. There are different walking options for those who want to draw, photograph or simply go for a long walk with incredible views. The shortest walk starts at Dover Esplanade and finishes at the White Cliffs. It takes 1.5 hours and showcases some public artworks including Tonkin Liu's ‘Three Waves' (2009), Almar Tischler Wood's ‘Start/Finish Line' (2011), and Elaine Tribley's six ‘Dover Totems' (2017). The longest walk takes 10-11 hours. It covers all nine featured CHALKUP21 buildings and sites.
Train
Folkestone Central, Dover Priory and Deal: depends on trail route, plan, and check starting points.
Bus
From Dover Priory Rail Station Bus stop
For trail starting from Capel-Le-Ferne: 100, 101 or 102 (The Wave Service)
From Dover Penchester Bus Station: Wave Service, alight at the Battle of Britain Memorial stop for the Wing Building
From Folkestone Central: The Wave Service
From Dover Pencester Gardens for Samphire Hoe: Bus 61 from stop D to Aycliffe, followed by a short walk, though it is a walk up a steep hill on the return.
For more activities in Kent see here.
Picture Credit: © CHALKUP21.
