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Kingsdown Beach is a secluded shingle beach located near the small town of Kingsdown in Kent, offering a peaceful retreat from the crowds.
Kingsdown Beach is situated within Oldstairs Bay and surrounded by the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The beach is a quiet and secluded spot, located just south of the small town of Kingsdown and just up the coast from the White Cliffs of Dover.
The beach is a shingle beach with some areas of sand exposed at low tide, as well as a chalk shelf. It is backed by grassy scrubland and flanked on one side by chalk cliffs. The area is not particularly developed, making it a good spot for walks and those looking to get away from it all. There are benches suitable for picnics, and at low tide, a number of rockpools are exposed, making it a good place to hunt for sealife. Seals are also occasionally spotted along this stretch of coast.
Swimming is not really recommended due to the sudden slope of the shingle shelves and strong currents in the area. The shingle slopes quite steeply into the sea, and access onto the beach might be difficult for those with mobility problems.
In clear weather, there are views of the French coastline. From Kingsdown beach, it is possible to take the purpose-built cycle track towards Deal, or alternatively to walk in the other direction towards St Margaret’s Bay. The beach is dog friendly all year round.
There are three pubs in the area, one of which is literally right on the seafront, but otherwise few facilities.
Kingsdown Beach is adjacent to the Kent Coastline Walk.
Shingle
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 58% |
| Min temp. | 16°C |
| (feels like | 14°C) |
| Wind 13mph |  |
| Tomorrow |
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| Chance of rain | 67% |
| Max temp. | 21°C |
| (feels like | 18°C) |
| Wind 13mph |  |
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The tide at Kingsdown Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 7:42 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 3:03 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Approximate sea surface temperature:
18.3°C
Campsite
Food available
Toilets
Shops
There is some roadside parking and a car park to the south of the beach, off Leas Road and, a further north, off Undercliffe Road.
Dogs allowed on leads.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
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Walmer Castle and Gardens (1 miles)
The Freed Man (1.3 miles)
Deal Castle (2.3 miles)
The Just Reproach (2.7 miles)
The Astor Theatre (2.7 miles)
Deal Maritime & Local History Museum (2.7 miles)
South Foreland Lighthouse (3.5 miles)
All distances are approximate
around 10 miles north as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 3 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 7 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 11 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 12 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 7 miles north as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
Location: Kingsdown
Location type: Town
OS Grid: TR380484
County: Kent
Country: England
Local Authority: Dover
Parish: Ringwould with Kingsdown
Nearest postcode: CT14 8AQ
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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