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Folkestone Warren Beach

(The Warren Beach)

Kent, England


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Folkestone Warren Beach is a scenic and peaceful coastal spot located near Folkestone, Kent, offering a unique blend of sandy and rocky shores, surrounded by chalk cliffs and a country park.

Folkestone Warren Beach, also known as The Warren, is a sandy beach with rocky areas, especially at high tide. The beach is situated to the north east of Folkestone Harbour beach and is surrounded by chalky cliffs and the Warren/East Cliff Country Park.

The beach features a mix of sand, shingle, and rockpools, making it an ideal spot for rockpooling, fossil hunting, and picnics. The surrounding Warren Country Park is home to a wide variety of rare animal and plant life, including butterflies, birds, wild cabbage, samphire, and rock sea lavender. Visitors can enjoy walking trails, scenic views, and wildlife spotting, including kestrels, seals, and over 150 species of birds.

Access to the beach is via steep paths or steps that lead down from the cliff-top trails, which may not be suitable for everyone, especially those with limited mobility. Parking is available near Warren Road, and facilities are minimal, with no toilets, cafés, or shops directly on the beach. The nearest amenities are located in Folkestone town centre, approximately a 20-30 minute walk or a short drive away.

The Warren Beach and Country Park are known for their rare plants, fossils, and wildlife. The area is criss-crossed with walking trails, making it popular with ramblers, photographers, and nature enthusiasts. Dogs are welcome all year round, and the beach is ideal for a long, off-lead run.

Folkestone Warren Beach is on the Dover-folkestone Heritage Coast.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 17 July

Today
Chance of rain 9%
Max temp. 21°C
(feels like 21°C)
Wind 4mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 10%
Min temp. 17°C
(feels like 16°C)
Wind 7mph

The tide at Folkestone Warren Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 4:13 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 11:37 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   18°C  

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  • Facilities

    Food available Toilets Shops
  • Popular Activities

    Fossil hunting Rockpooling Sunbathing Walking
  • Features

    Country park Golf
  • Parking

    There is some parking by the beach and more is available at the country park.

  • Dogs

    Dogs are allowed.

  • Lifeguard

    No lifeguard cover at this beach

  • Water Quality

    Water quality not measured here

    Water quality not measured here

Recommended holiday cottages near Folkestone Warren Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Battle of Britain Memorial (0.4 miles)
The Leas Promenade (1.9 miles)
Lower Leas Coastal Park (2.2 miles)
Kent Battle of Britain Museum (2.7 miles)
Samphire Hoe (3.2 miles)
Kearsney Abbey Gardens (4.6 miles)
Get Lost Escape Rooms (4.9 miles)
Dover Sea Safari (5 miles)
The Lanes Micropub (5 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Capel-le-Ferne

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: TR247376

County: Kent

Country: England

Local Authority: Shepway

Parish: Folkestone

Nearest postcode: CT19 6PS

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