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Tankerton Slopes

Whitstable, Coast

Whitstable seafront at sundown, with weatherboarded houses and an old boat on the shinglePhoto of Whitstable: Neil Theasby, CC BY-SA 2.0

Photo of Whitstable: Neil Theasby, CC BY-SA 2.0

Tankerton Slopes are grassy clifftop lawns between Whitstable and the sea, with rows of colourful beach huts at the bottom and seats and shelters at the best viewpoints. From the top you can look out over The Street, a shingle spit you can walk along at low tide. Come for a stroll, a picnic or a bike ride along the seafront.

Highlights

  • Views over The Street, a shingle spit walkable at low tide
  • Historic cannons recalling the area's coastal defences
  • Seats and shelters at the main viewpoints
  • Colourful beach huts along the foot of the slopes

Good to know

  • Dogs should be kept on a lead from May to September
  • Paths down to the beach are steep in places

Getting there

Tankerton Slopes, Tankerton Slopes, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 2BQ

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