Beach Type

pebble

Facilities

Toilets with disabled facilities
There are many tea rooms and small cafes on Hythe High Street
A short walk away

Activities

Swimming

Nature and Wildlife

The Royal Military Canal Path forms part of the Saxon Shoreway. which is a long distance footpath.

Parking

There are various public car parks in Hythe town centre.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

No

Cleaning and Litter

The beach is cleaned daily and there are litter bins on the promenade which are emptied regularly.

Awards and Recommendations

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Hythe
County: Kent
Latitude/Longitude: 51.0641, 1.08312
Postcode: CT21 6DE
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

M20. A20. A261 to Hythe or from the east - A259. Access to the beach is via West Parade Road. There are steps onto the beach from the walkway by the road.

Public Transport

The nearest train station is Folkestone Central. There is a bus from Folkestone town centre to Hythe.

Nearest Railway Stations

Sandling (Approx. 2 miles away)
Westenhanger (Approx. 3 miles away)
Folkestone West (Approx. 4 miles away)
Folkestone Central (Approx. 4 miles away)
Ham Street (Approx. 10 miles away)

Tourist Information

Folkestone Visitor Centre Harbour Street Folkestone Tel: 01303 258594

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Hythe