Beach Type

Sand

Facilities

Toilets including disabled facilities
Irst aid post
Cafe/restaurant
Pub
Lost child centre
Slipway

Activities

Swimming
Sailing
Fishing
Windsurfing and sea canoeing
There is also a children's area at the beach
There is zoning for water sports
There are national sailing competitions held at the beach

Nature and Wildlife

There are coastal cycle and walking routes shown on a sign at the beach entrance. There is also a sign indicating the types of flora and fauna found at the beach.

Parking

There is parking for around 100 cars including disabled spaces. There is a charge for using the car park.

Water Quality

Acceptable

Lifeguard

Yes

Cleaning and Litter

The beach is cleaned daily in the summer and weekly in the winter by the Council. There are litter and dog bins but dogs are not allowed on the beach from May to September.

Awards and Recommendations

Blue Flag Beach

Location

Nearest town: Birchington
County: Kent
Latitude/Longitude: 51.3797, 1.28542
Postcode: CT7 9QR
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

The beach is signposted from Birchington. There are steps and slopes down to the beach.

Public Transport

There are buses from Birchington and a coastal open-top bus in summer. Birchington is also the nearest train station.

Nearest Railway Stations

Birchington-on-sea (Less than a mile away)
Westgate-on-Sea (Approx. 2 miles away)
Margate (Approx. 4 miles away)
Minster (Approx. 4 miles away)
Ramsgate (Approx. 6 miles away)

Tourist Information

www.tourism.thanet.gov.uk

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Birchington