Pegwell Bay Country Park

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"Retracing historic landing sites at a coastal nature reserve."
Walk directions

From the car park follow the shoreline path south, with the sea on your left, and enjoy the scenic open views across the bay. Waymarked signs on posts indicate the various trails within the reserve; follow the black and blue (long trail) markers. In about 300yds (274m) pass a bird hide to your left, overlooking a crescent-shaped lagoon.

Continue following the main path, bearing to your right around the aprons of tidal saltmarsh on the seaward side (these are restricted areas for nesting or roosting birds). In about another 300yds (274m) reach a line of short concrete pillars.

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  Terrain  - Mostly level paths; some trails may be muddy or overgrown; one short flight of steps
  Landscape  - Varied coastal habitats
  Dog friendliness  - Popular dog-walking spot; keep dogs on leads within the nature reserve
  Parking  - At Pegwell Bay (pay-and-display)
  Toilets en route  - Pegwell Bay car park; some near the Viking Ship only open in summer
About the walk
For birders or any lover of wild places, the country park and nature reserve at Pegwell Bay is a wonderful spot. You get a fine view of the bay from the car park if you can bag a shoreline space. If you take to your feet, even for a short distance, you’re bound to see dozens of different birds and...
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Pegwell Bay Country Park

Recommended by
Our view
"Retracing historic landing sites at a coastal nature reserve."
Dog friendly
Location
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Additional information
  Terrain - Mostly level paths; some trails may be muddy or overgrown; one short flight of steps
  Landscape - Varied coastal habitats
  Dog friendliness - Popular dog-walking spot; keep dogs on leads within the nature reserve
  Parking - At Pegwell Bay (pay-and-display)
  Toilets en route - Pegwell Bay car park; some near the Viking Ship only open in summer
About the walk
For birders or any lover of wild places, the country park and nature reserve at Pegwell Bay is a wonderful spot. You get a fine view of the bay from the car park if you can bag a shoreline space. If you take to your feet, even for a short distance, you’re bound to see dozens of different birds and...
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