White Cliffs of Dover, Chalk cliffs in Dover, England.
The white cliffs stretch for 13 kilometers along the English Channel, reaching heights of 110 meters and revealing layers of chalk mixed with black flint.
These natural formations served as crucial navigation markers for sailors crossing the English Channel and protected Britain from continental invasions throughout history.
The cliffs represent a powerful symbol of British resilience, featured in numerous artistic works, poems, and songs throughout the centuries.
Visitors can access multiple walking paths along the cliff tops, with designated viewing platforms offering clear views toward the French coast.
The cliff faces contain millions of prehistoric marine creature remains, forming a natural archive of ancient sea life from the Cretaceous period.
Location: Dover
Website: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/the-white-cliffs-of-dover
GPS coordinates: 51.13472,1.35711
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:08
From Ireland's 214-meter Cliffs of Moher to China's vertical peaks in Zhangjiajie, these natural formations mark Earth's most notable vertical landscapes. The collection spans coastal features like Dover's white chalk cliffs and inland monuments such as Yosemite's El Capitan. Notable sites include Norway's Preikestolen, Hawaii's Kalaupapa cliffs reaching 1,010 meters, and Pakistan's Trango Towers, the world's highest vertical cliffs.
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Dubris
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Fan Bay Deep Shelter
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St Mary sub Castro, Dover
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Swingate transmitting station
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Dover to Kingsdown Cliffs
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South Foreland Upper Lighthouse
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Church of St Margaret
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