Park along the lane by the Pines Gardens/Museum, or down in the (pay) car park by the beach. Don't try to park on the road leading down to the sea, as it is far too steep and narrow.

Walk 1

You can walk to the South, towards the South Foreland Lighthouse (National Trust) on the chalk grassland along the cliffs. For a list of butterflies likely to be seen on this walk, please see the "Key Species" section.

Walk 2

On a nice day, it's not too taxing to walk all the way to the National Trust cafe on the cliffs above Dover. Mother Shipton and Burnet Companion moths can be seen. For a list of butterflies likely to be seen on this walk, please see the "Key Species" section.

Walk 3

Walk north towards the Dover patrol monument . This is another cliff-top ramble with similar species of butterflies, as walk 2, but, also three years ago, Dark Green Fritillaries were seen. Typical of the species, though, they haven't been seen since! There is another cafe at the monument.

Both walks 2 & 3 are enhanced by views of the sea and of the French coast, though the surfaces are very uneven in some places so not suitable for people with walking difficulties. Both cafes can be driven to, so it would be possible to enjoy a good range of butterflies around the cafes without needing to be very mobile.

Walk 1

Marbled White, Common Blue, Chalkhill Blue, Brown Argus, Various Skippers

Walks 2 & 3

Adonis Blue, Small Blue (in the right season) , Wall Brown