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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.
Sand Rock
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 77% |
| Max temperature | 22°C |
| feels like | 27°C |
| Wind 9mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 18% |
| Min temperature | 19°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 15mph |  |
The tide at Folkestone Warren Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 8:37 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 1:11 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Shops
There is some parking by the beach and more is available at the country park.
Dogs are allowed.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
around 2 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 3 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 4 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 4 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road or 6 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 8 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road or 10 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road or 10 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 10 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 11 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 11 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 11 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 12 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 13 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 15 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
around 15 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
around 18 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
around 19 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road.
around 19 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 28 miles by road or 22 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 20 miles north as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road.
Location: Capel-le-Ferne
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: TR247376
Coordinates: 51°5'37"N 1°12'27"E
Mapcode: GBR W1X.65B
What 3 Words: lush.slung.sadly
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
County: Kent
Country: England
Local Authority: Shepway
Parish: Folkestone
Nearest postcode: CT19 6PS
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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