Heritage Open Day - Grand Shaft
Discover the unique Grand Shaft, a triple spiral staircase which is the quickest way from Dover town up to the Western Heights fortifications and Local Nature Reserve. Entrance free, although donation appreciated. www.doverwesternheights.org. MEET: Entrance to Grand Shaft ataircase, Snargate Street, Dover via Grand Shaft Barracks site, off North Military Road, Dover (TR 317 409)
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Triangles Community Fun/Open Day.
Triangles Community Centre is holding this event to show the public what goes on at Triangles. Fun, information, and entertainment for the whole family!
Entrance is free and the event is 11.00am - 3.00pm.
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What, No Buildings?
Descend from the western Heights to the sites of some WW2 anti - invasion measures, the Provost prison, a Victorian gun battery, royal Military Hospital and the Archcliffe Yard. Finally we ascend back via the Grand Shaft. CHARGE: adults £2, children free. LEADER: Paul Wells and Jeff Howe (01304 241806) MEET: St Marton's Battery car park, South Military road, Dover (TR 314 407). DISTANCE: 1.5 miles (2.5 hours) GRADE:3
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Late Summer in the Folkestone Warren
A walk through the Folkestone Warren looking at any wildlife still growing or flying. Donation appreciated. LEADER: Phil Green, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 241806 or 07880 706993) MEET: At the Pavillion Car Park, Wear Bay Road, Folkestone (TR 239 364). DISTANCE: 4 miles ( 3 hours) GRADE: 4 (rocky seashore).
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Western Heights Aycliffe: Fencing & Paths
We will be maintaining and clearing footpaths, kissing gates and maybe repairing some steps and fencing. We may be working on a steep slope, so wear boots with a good grip please. Please bring water to drink. LEADER: Paul Sampson, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (07773 619121). MEET: 9.30am Folkestone, 9.40am Wingate Road, 10.00am Dover or 10.30am near the footbridge over the A20, at the far western end of Old Folkstone Road, Aycliffe, Dover (TR 302 397)
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