Beach Type

Shingle/sand

Facilities

Beach huts
Toilets
Cafes and fish and chip shops

Activities

There is a sailing club

Nature and Wildlife

Nearby Reculver country park is within walking distance.

Parking

Parking available

Water Quality

Acceptable

Lifeguard

Yes

Awards and Recommendations

Quality Coast Award

Location

Nearest town: Herne Bay
County: Kent
Latitude/Longitude: 51.3738, 1.14126
Postcode: CT6 6BA
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

Herne Bay is signposted off the A299/M2 Kent coast route or the A291 from Canterbury.

Public Transport

Herne bay has a train station. and the beach is served by local bus services.

Nearest Railway Stations

Herne Bay (About a mile and a half away)
Chestfield & Swalecliffe (Approx. 3 miles away)
Whitstable (Approx. 4 miles away)
Sturry (Approx. 5 miles away)
Birchington-on-sea (Approx. 7 miles away)

Tourist Information

Herne Bay Herne Bay Bandstand Central Parade Herne Bay CT6 5JN Tel: (01227) 361911 hernebayinformation@canterbury.gov.uk

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Herne Bay