Almost Secret Beach in Dover!

The White Cliffs compose a chalk formation that is an imposing symbol of Britain, a historic point in Medieval English history and the #wwii evacuation of Dunkirk, and a visually stunning site worth visiting. Unfortunately, you could spend a lot of time looking for a good view if you don’t do your research. Luckily, I accidentally found the Langdon Stairs Trail, which is easy to find if you follow the steps on the National Trust’s website, instead of finding it naturally like me, but it was empty the whole two hours I spent there, so it may be a well kept secret nonetheless. Once you get there, it’s an absolute adventure, you go through a tunnel through the cliff that leads to a #wwi searchlight outpost that dates back to 1909 and a scary, but safe, near vertical landing to the beach. The view at the beach is much better than those found atop the cliffs, especially on a common cloudy day where seeing France is impossible. There’s also the wreck of the SS Falcon which was refused entry into Dover Harbour in 1926 after catching fire, so it deliberately grounded at this beach in Langdon Bay. History and beauty all in one visit, with pretty great rail connections to London on HS1 and many ferries to Northern France, what more can you ask for?! #mytravelhacks #historicallandmarks