Guided Walk: Samphire Hoe Summer Saunter

Event Date: 12/08/2023 14:00 - 15:30

Join Ranger Paul for a gentle walk around Samphire Hoe Country Park to discover its amazing history and wildlife.

Join Ranger Paul for a gentle walk around Samphire Hoe Country Park to discover its amazing history and wildlife. Ranger Paul has worked at Samphire Hoe since it was created using spoil from the digging of the Channel Tunnel and has watched the sites transformation from bare earth to species rich chalk grassland which has become a haven for wildlife. Join him on a gentle walk to spot wildlife and hear about the history of the site including the very first channel tunnel attempt and Kent's first coal mine.

Distance: 2 miles.

Meeting point: The Rangers Hut at Samphire Hoe

Parking: Pay and display parking £2.00 all day (coins or Ringgo)

Tickets: Minimum £1 donation

Leader: Paul - 01304225649

Event Location - Samphire Hoe

Samphire Hoe Country Park was created at the foot of Shakespeare Cliff between Folkestone and Dover using chalk marl dug to create the Channel Tunnel. Opened in 1997 as a nature reserve and country park it is now a haven for wildlife and a centre for outdoor learning and events.

Habitats on site include chalk grassland, sea buckthorn scrub, ponds, rockpools and a pebble beach. Paths and a cycle route allow you to explore the site and a tea kiosk and indoor exhibition room with seating can be found near the car park.

The North Downs Way runs along the cliff top and links the site to Folkestone Warren Local Nature Reserve to the west.

We manage Samphire Hoe on behalf of Eurotunnel. For more information visit the Samphire Hoe website.