Pegwell Bay
Ramsgate, Coast
Photo: Colin Park, CC BY-SA 2.0Photo: Colin Park, CC BY-SA 2.0
Pegwell Bay is part of the Sandwich and Pegwell Bay National Nature Reserve, with a country park whose sea wall path looks out over saltmarsh and mudflats. Watch waders and wildfowl in autumn and winter, look for seals from the end of Stonelees and use the play and picnic areas. It suits families, dog walkers and birdwatchers for a couple of hours.
Highlights
- Accessible circular path around the sea wall
- Seals visible from Stonelees in autumn and winter
- Huge flocks of waders and wildfowl in the colder months
- Fenced dog zone for off-lead play
- Play area, picnic area and bird hides
Good to know
- Dogs are not allowed on the mudflats, saltmarsh, Pegwell beach or upper chalk shore
- No drones, foraging, metal detecting or horse riding
- Kite surfing cannot launch or land within the reserve
Getting there
Pegwell Bay, Pegwell Bay Country Park, Sandwich Road, Cliffsend, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 5JBParking: Car park with disabled parking and bicycle parking at Pegwell Bay Country Park.
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