Pegwell Bay Country Park

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Pegwell Bay Country Park: The Country Park is a good point from which to explore the northern section of the reserve. The Country Park itself was once a landfill site, which was covered in topsoil and planted with trees and is now a wildlife haven in its own right. There is a waymarked trail around the site and a hide ideally placed for observing the birdlife of the mudflats and estuary. The dune systems are to be found in the southern and central sections.

In the summer the grass is dotted with wild flowers such as orchids and broomrapes. In the winter the foreshore and mudflats attract thousands of wading birds, including dunlin, sanderling and grey plover. Birds of prey, such as Merlin, can also be seen at the site. Birdwatchers can use the public bird hide, which is also accessible for disabled visitors.

TypeOverall vote
Sandy beach:8.0/10
Bird hide:6.8/10
Country park:8.8/10
Walk:8.3/10
Popularity rank: #620

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Pegwell Bay

sandy bay used by large numbers of seashore birds. The bay is part of Kent's largest National Nature Reserve. Viking Ship 'Hugin' stands proudly on the clifftop overlooking the bay. Facilities include parking, toilets, cafe/restaurant and picnic area.

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Car

Situated around the estuary of the River Stour between Sandwich and Ramsgate. The Pegwell Bay Coastal Park and car park is situated on the north side of the Stour on the A256 and is well signposted.

Bus

Bus 37 Ramsgate and Sandwich passes the entrance to the Country Park.

Admission

Opening times:
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9:00 AM - 9:00 PM9:00 AM - 9:00 PM9:00 AM - 9:00 PM9:00 AM - 9:00 PM9:00 AM - 9:00 PM9:00 AM - 9:00 PM9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Prices:

Free

Dogs:

No reported restrictions

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Contact

Address: Pegwell Bay Country Park, Sandwich, Kent, UK
Phone: +44 1303 266327

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