Abbot's Cliff Beach

The beach under Abbot’s Cliff is little known outside the naturist community with whom it is a popular spot. Set below the high chalk cliffs between Samphire Hoe Country Park and “The Warren” Country Park, this is not the most accessible beach along the Folkestone / Dover coast.

The beach here is mostly pebble and shingle with rocks off the shoreline. It is a pleasant, natural feeling spot that has not been developed.

There are a few hazards to negotiate at Abbots Cliff, not least getting there! One of the easiest ways is from Samphire Hoe, however this becomes cut off by the tide. The other way is down the steep cliff path from Capel-le-Ferne which is almost as hard work as the walk back up.
Alternatively you can walk along the sea wall from the Warren, this requires a climb down a rope ladder from the wall to the beach, but nothing too challenging.

A more serious risk is from cliff falls, which are not uncommon. For this reason it is not advisable to sit too close top the cliffs.

Whilst Abbot’s Cliff is not officially a nudist beach it is long established. Some even suggest that it may escape the anti-nudity by-laws applying to other Folkestone beaches on account of the land being owned by the railway authority.