Traditional county: Kent · District / Borough: Dover · Region: South East
Explore Western Heights, Kent with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Western Heights map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | Western Heights |
| Traditional County | Kent |
| District / Borough | Dover |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 51.119635 |
| Longitude | 1.305018 |
| Place Type | Suburban Area |
The strategic importance of Western Heights has shaped its character for centuries, a fact evident in its commanding position overlooking the English Channel. It lies 1.0 km south-south-west of Dover (from Dover: bearing 194°T, OS grid TR 313 407). Dominating the skyline are the impressive Victorian fortifications, a testament to its military past, with ramparts and tunnels offering a glimpse into defensive architecture. Beyond the military structures, Western Heights comprises a blend of residential housing and open green spaces, providing a semi-rural feel within easy reach of the bustling port town. The landscape here is characterized by rolling chalk downs, offering panoramic views that have long been appreciated by residents and visitors alike. While not a major hub of industry, its proximity to Dover influences its local economy, with many residents commuting to the port or related services.
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Explore Western Heights, Kent, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.119635, 1.305018. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |