Samphire Hoe Country Park Samphire Hoe Country Park, Samphire Rd, Dover CT17 9FL, UK

Located between Dover and Folkestone in Kent, Samphire Hoe is a place for both wildlife to thrive and people to enjoy. To maintain the balance between the two, we ask that people stay on the paths, keep dogs on leads and scoop the poop.

Car Park

• There is plenty of car park spaces, on a pay and display basis.
• In November 2014, current rates are: up to 30 mins 50p; 30 mins-2 hours £1.00; anything over 2 hours £2.00.
• Disabled badge holders and motorcycles are free.
• Coaches £2.00.

Wheelchair and Pushchair Access

Samphire Hoe is wheelchair and pushchair friendly. There are toilet facilities including those for the disabled (RADAR key) and a baby changing room.

There is a recommended 'access for all' way around the Hoe. The route follows the front path, signposted "West shore via the Hoe" passing through the chicane. The full circuit is 2km long. The section through the Hoe is tarmac; the sea wall is smooth concrete with two ramps giving access to and from the middle terrace providing good sea views. The average gradient is 1:15 with some steeper sections and occasional cross slopes maximum 1:25.

Dogs

At Samphire Hoe, dogs are allowed but must be kept on a lead at all times and any poo picked up

Tea Kiosk

The site office provides toilet facilities, rangers office and a tea kiosk, which is open every weekend of the year and most days from Easter to September, from 11am to 5pm.

Staff and volunteers are present to answer your questions and give you information.

There are free leaflets, an information board and panels with the latest wildlife sightings.