South Foreland Valley Wildlife Wander

Event Date: 14/08/2026 10:00 - 12:00

Free Event

Booking not required

This event is part of WCCP's Summer Festival and is suitable for ages 5+, adults and families welcome.

Please meet the Ranger at the start time of the event at the location outlined below.

Join Ranger Jason for a moderately paced guided walk around the beautiful South Foreland Valley and discover some of the wildlife that makes this site so special.

As we explore the area, Jason will introduce the different habitats found across the site and explain how WCCP helps to manage them. Additionally, Jason will also share his expert knowledge in bird song identification as well as point out the various butterflies, wildflowers and other wildlife the site has to offer.

A relaxed and informative guided walk, suitable for adults as well as families with children aged 5+. Children will be offered a spotter sheet to take around with them and must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

This walk will cover uneven terrain with some moderately steep inclines and will cover approximately 2km. This is a FREE event with donations gratefully appreciated.

Meeting point:

Outside the Pines Café, off Beach Road. 

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Parking:

Roadside parking off Beach Road close to the Pines Café. Please park considerately. 

There is also a pay and display car park at St Margaret's Bay- approximately 10 minutes walk away from meeting point. 

Dogs:

Dogs on leads are welcome at this event.

Toilets:

The closest toilets are located at Pines Café. 

Accessibility:

We regret to announce that this event is not wheelchair accessible. We endeavour to make our events as accessible as possible, but due to the nature of some of our sites, this is not always possible. We deeply apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Weather and clothing:

Please wear appropriate clothing for the days weather: consider sun cream, sun hats and plenty of water if the weather is warm but ensure you bring adequate layers if the weather is chilly and bring waterproofs for the everchanging British weather.

Event Location - South Foreland Valley

Adjoining the White Cliffs of Dover is the South Foreland Valley which is part of the Dover to Kingsdown Site of Special Scientific Interest. The woodland and cattle-grazed chalk grassland are home to an abundance of wildlife with many notable birds found here.

Walks across the site provide views of the English Channel and the French coast and lead to nearby South Foreland Lighthouse, managed by The National Trust. We manage South Foreland Valley on behalf of St Margaret’s at Cliffe Parish Council.

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