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Greatstone Beach

(Broomhill Sands)

Kent, England


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A large sandy beach some large pebbles (hence the name).

At low tide, the sand stretches out about 1/2 mile. The Romney to Dymchurch steam railway runs alongside the beach.

Greatstone Beach is adjacent to the Kent Coastline Walk.

Sand

Weather and tides for Wednesday 15 May

Today
Chance of rain 10%
Max temp. 18°C
(feels like 17°C)
Wind 9mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 7%
Min temp. 12°C
(feels like 12°C)
Wind 7mph

The tide at Greatstone Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 11:44 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 5:14 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   12.9°C  

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Recommended holiday cottages near Greatstone Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Dungeness National Nature Reserve (1.4 miles)
Old Lighthouse Dungeness (1.7 miles)
RSPB Dungeness (1.7 miles)
Dungeness Power Station Visitor Centre (1.8 miles)
Action Watersports (2.8 miles)
Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway (3 miles)
Smugglers' Alehouse (3.3 miles)
Romney Marsh (3.3 miles)
Romney Marsh Visitor Centre (3.7 miles)

All distances are approximate

Other beaches nearby

Location: Lade, Lydd-on-Sea

Location type: Village

OS Grid: TR090202

County: Kent

Country: England

Local Authority: Shepway

Parish: Lydd

Nearest postcode: TN29 9NS

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