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Littlestone-on-Sea is a resort beach located in the middle of a 16-mile stretch of beach in Hythe Bay, Kent. The bay stretches from Folkestone down to the headland of Dungeness. The bathing water is characterised by a steeply shelving shingle bank with sand dunes at the southern edge. At low tide, wide shallow sand and mud flats are exposed, resulting in a long distance to the sea. The water can appear cloudy at times due to fine sediments suspended in the water column.
The beach at Littlestone is largely shingle above the shoreline, with wooden groynes disappearing into the sea. However, when the tide goes out, a vast expanse of rippled sand is revealed. The beach is lined with coloured beach huts, and there is a large grassy area behind them. Facilities in the village across the road include a few shops and cafes. There is also a lifeboat station and an outfall at the southern edge of the beach, while the New Romney Main Sewer outfall is situated at the northern edge.
Littlestone Beach offers a range of activities, including walking, kite flying, and beachcombing. The long, flat expanse of the beach makes it ideal for these pursuits. On clear days, the views across the English Channel are wide and uninterrupted, making it a great spot for photography. The beach is also popular with anglers, and sea fishing is a common activity. Visitors can also explore the remains of a Mulberry Harbour from WW2, which are visible at low tide.
The Littlestone Golf Club is located nearby, and the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway, a famous miniature steam railway, runs through the area. The Littlestone Sailing Club offers opportunities for water-based activities, including dinghy sailing and windsurfing. The beach is also used occasionally by paddleboarders and kayakers.
Littlestone Beach is adjacent to the Kent Coastline Walk.
Sand
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 44% |
| Max temperature | 22°C |
| feels like | 27°C |
| Wind 13mph |  |
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| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 33% |
| Min temperature | 20°C |
| feels like | 19°C |
| Wind 17mph |  |
The tide at Littlestone Beach is currently high. Low tide will be at approximately 8:35 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 1:19 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Slipway
Parking available by the beach.
Dogs are allowed.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
around 2 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles south as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 3 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 8 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 8 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 9 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 10 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 11 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road or 13 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 12 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 13 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road or 15 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 16 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
around 17 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road or 19 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 18 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 28 miles by road or 21 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 19 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road.
around 20 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
around 21 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road.
around 22 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 33 miles by road or 25 miles on foot using coastal paths.
Location: Littlestone-on-Sea
Location type: Town
OS Grid: TR086243
Coordinates: 50°58'52"N 0°58'13"E
Mapcode: GBR T09.D6Q
What 3 Words: restores.general.ensemble
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: New Romney
Nearest postcode: TN28 8EL
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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