Greatstone Beach
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Greatstone Beach ‘s two miles of sandy shoreline, dotted here and there by large rocks, has been a favorite of holidaymakers for generations.
The long stretch of flat, soft sand and safe swimming waters, as well as the increased popularity of watersports at this beach, make it easy to see why Greatstone is such a popular destination. At low tide, the water goes out almost half a mile, exposing even more sand for visitors to enjoy. The beach’s conditions make it ideal for windsports in particular, including land yachting, windsurfing, kitesurfing and kiteboarding.
The Greatstone Dunes that run along nearly the entire length of the beach and separate the seafront from land are also a Site of Specific Scientific Interest. A wide variety of rare plant species grow on the dunes and the area supports a strong population of small animals and insects.
Stretching from Dungeness point all the way North to Romney, there is plenty to see at Greatstone Beach. Dungeness National Nature Reserve allows visitors to see and learn about the wide variety of wildlife that lives in the area, while a walk to Romney Marsh reveals a unique and interesting landscape.
Train lovers will also enjoy Greatstone for the fact that the Romney to Dymchurch steam railway can be seen running along the beach.
Type of beach
Sandy
Lifeguard service
Yes
Dogs friendly beach?
Dogs are banned on two sections of the beach from 1 May to 30 September each year. Section 1 is from opposite The Jolly Fisherman southwards to opposite no. 17 The Parade. Section 2 is from no. 114 The Parade southwards to no, 172 The Parade. Section 2 is
Activities
- Kite surfing
- Sailing
- Swimming/bathing
- Wind surfing
Facilities
- Cafe/restaurant
- Toilets
- Shop
- Pub nearby
- Picnic area
- Slipway
Nearest town
Postcode
TN28 8ST
OS grid ref.
TR 0826 2283
Parking
Parking available by the beach
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Greatstone Beach Reviews
lovely
shelley
Aug 14th 2021Lovely sandy beach with car park. Nice and clean. Not too many people. No running water in the toilets so we were unable to wash our hands but otherwise a great day out.
Greatstones is a little gem. Having been going all life.The generation before me and since continue to go. Lovely sand dune beach. Good for a relaxing day out. No arcades or rides , just good old family fun. Playing games , digging sand castles, swimming , scrimping, cockling and collecting shells. Ideal for picnics, but is a fish and chip shop near by.
There is toilets next to the beach and car park.
It is part of a nature reserve and as go further along the coast you come to the New Romney nature reserve for bird watching. Fab meals in the Pilot pub and you can dogs in there.
Do try it I am off for 2nd visit this year
Best beach in Kent
Peter Faulkner
Nov 09th 2022Lovely sandy beach which does not get too busy
Average beach
Noomi
Jun 18th 2022Ok beach, nothing special about it. We usually drive to the coast from London and have been to Camber Sands twice. We decided to try somewhere different this time and visited Greatstone which is approximately 8 miles from Camber. There is parking right next to the beach and we went on a weekday so the beach was not packed. Great for a day out if you are local but I won’t be returning as there is nothing special about it and not worth driving 2 hours+ to visit.