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Tucked into the narrow valley of the River Dour just a couple of miles inland from Dover, River functions as a distinct village with its own character despite its proximity to the port. Its layout is largely defined by the steep chalk hills of the North Downs that rise on either side, sandwiching the housing between the riverside and the greenery of Kearsney Abbey and Russell Gardens. These public parks are the village’s focal points, built around the ornamental ponds and old mill streams that once powered the local paper industry. Most of the practical amenities are clustered along Lower Road and Lewisham Road, including a small co-op and a couple of traditional pubs, while the village primary school remains a central part of the community. For those commuting or heading into town, the village is served by Kearsney railway station, which sits on the line between Dover and Canterbury, and the A2 is easily accessible just up the hill at Lydden. It is a geographically sheltered spot, feeling considerably quieter and more wooded than the industrial bustle of the seafront.