{
  "name": "Dover to Deal",
  "slug": "a258-dover-deal",
  "url": "https://www.bestdrivingroads.com/roads/a258-dover-deal/",
  "summary": "The white-cliffs coast road from Dover to Deal.",
  "roadNumbers": [
    "A258"
  ],
  "location": {
    "country": "United Kingdom",
    "region": "England",
    "start": {
      "name": "Dover",
      "lat": 51.129169,
      "lon": 1.311886
    },
    "end": {
      "name": "Deal",
      "lat": 51.222846,
      "lon": 1.400663
    }
  },
  "measurements": {
    "lengthMiles": 8.5,
    "lengthKm": 13.7,
    "driveMinutes": 16,
    "corners": 18,
    "hairpins": 0,
    "maxGradientPercent": 6,
    "summitMetres": 124.3,
    "elevationConfidence": "measured",
    "difficulty": "moderate",
    "tightnessOutOf10": 3
  },
  "timing": {
    "bestSeasons": [
      "spring",
      "summer",
      "autumn"
    ]
  },
  "conditions": {},
  "hazards": [
    "Coastal crosswinds",
    "Cyclists on the climbs",
    "Port and town traffic"
  ],
  "scenery": [
    "coast"
  ],
  "pointsOfInterest": [
    "Dover Castle Spur Tunnels",
    "Julius Caesar Landing plaque"
  ],
  "geometry": {
    "pointCount": 61
  },
  "attribution": {
    "source": "Routes - bestdrivingroads.com",
    "citation": "Cite with a link to the road page. Stats are measured from the mapped line, not copied from other lists; where elevationConfidence is \"approximate\" the 30 m DEM cannot resolve that line and the elevation figures are indicative.",
    "roadGeometry": "(c) OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL",
    "terms": "Facts are free to cite with attribution; bulk reproduction of the catalogue requires permission (simon@keane.studio)."
  },
  "updated": "2026-07-25"
}