The White Cliffs of Dover

We were craving for a one day break from London. 

It was a sunny, warm Autumn day, 

so we thought the seaside would be nice. 

The idea was to go 

somewhere close to London 

(we are not keen on spending more 

than two hours in the car with our toddler). 

Somewhere where the Toddler would 

be able to run, see boats

(and exhaust himself). 

Somewhere where we would

relax and enjoy ourselves, 

without spending a fortune 

(our breaks tend to be quite pricey). 

 I had seen them numerous times 

in movie films and documentaries; 

The White Cliffs of Dover. 

This place is simply breathtakingly beautiful.

After a two-hour car journey,
we parked our car at the National Trust's parking, 

 had an early lunch at the cafe there 

(they make delicious salads), 

and followed the coastal path above the cliffs.

The White Cliffs walk,
which was voted as one of the best in the UK,
is so agreeable.

The paths are smooth, full of wild flowers,
and on a clear day,
 you get to see les voisins Français. 

Forty minutes and an exhausted toddler later 

we arrived at the Lighthouse.

We were happy to find 

an oh-so-cute vintage tea room 

which serves delicious scones and tea 

(much needed after all that walking). 

On our way back, we followed a rural path 

hoping to see cows (the Toddler's new passion), 

but all we got were haystacks.

It was a great day. 

The walking path was beautiful. 

The views were mind-soothing. 

The scones were delicious. 

It was a great day indeed.

Plan your visit to the White Cliffs: National Trust's Visitor Information

Find practical info at the White Cliffs' Official Tourism page