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Dungeness, Kent

Summary

Dungeness is the only desert in the United Kingdom. This circular walk, which ends in a train ride, takes you to nature reserves, two lighthouses and the famous Derek Jarman Cottage.
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.8 miles (11 km)
Walking time:
04h 30m
Type:
Linear

Start location

Station car park TR 082 220 (TN28 8RP)

lat: 50.9596911

lon: 0.9630739

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