Beach Type

Shingle

Facilities

Cafe/restaurants
Shops
Slip-way
Toilets (including disabled

Activities

Swimming
Sailing
Sea canoeing
Windsurfing
There is a Water Sports Centre
Equipment hire available
And a designated recreational area within the harbour adjacent to the beach

Nature and Wildlife

The seafront forms part of the White Cliffs Countryside Project which also includes nature trails along the River Dour and the White Cliffs.The Viking cycle route runs along the promenade at Dover. Seals are occasionally sighted within the harbour.

Parking

There is parking for over 300 cars (including disabled) available for a charge.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

No

Cleaning and Litter

The Harbour Board is responsible for the maintenance of the beach. It is cleaned daily and there are litter bins available. The beach suffers from occasional litter.

Dogs

Dogs are banned from the beach all year round.

Awards and Recommendations

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Dover
County: Kent
Latitude/Longitude: 51.1225, 1.31714
Postcode: CT16 1LA
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

From Folkestone. take the A20 into Dover. turn right at the Prince of Wales roundabout and pass over the Swingbridge. Turn left onto the seafront. Parking all along the seafront.

Public Transport

Dover Priory train station is 20 mins walk from the beach. and 15 mins walk from the nearest bus station in the town centre.

Nearest Railway Stations

Dover Priory (Less than a mile away)
Kearsney (Kent) (Approx. 3 miles away)
Martin Mill (Approx. 4 miles away)
Shepherds Well (Approx. 6 miles away)
Walmer (Approx. 6 miles away)

Tourist Information

Dover District Council. Tourist Information Office. Dover. CT16 1DD. Tel: 01304 205108.

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Dover