Beach Type

Sand

Facilities

Cafe
Toilets including disabled toilets and a first aid centre

Activities

Swimming
Windsurfing boating and sailing are all available nearby

Nature and Wildlife

It is possible to walk around the Isle-Of-Sheppey. or walk one of two coastal trails. Swale marshes are rich in wildlife and there is a nature reserve nearby.

Parking

There is pay parking available for approximately 250 cars.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

Yes

Cleaning and Litter

The beach is cleaned daily during summer.

Dogs

A dog ban is also enforced.

Awards and Recommendations

Quality Coast Award
Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Chatham
County: Kent
Latitude/Longitude: 51.3992, 0.924421
Postcode: ME12 4QB
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

Access

Take the A249 to the Isle of Sheppey. B2231 to Leysdown and the beach is signposted.

Public Transport

The nearest mainline railway station is Sheerness. there are local bus services from Sheerness to the beach.

Nearest Railway Stations

Whitstable (Approx. 6 miles away)
Faversham (Approx. 6 miles away)
Chestfield & Swalecliffe (Approx. 7 miles away)
Teynham (Approx. 7 miles away)
Swale (Approx. 8 miles away)

Tourist Information

Sheerness tic. Sheppey leisure centre sea front. Sheerness. 01795 668061

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Chatham