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Leysdown Beach is a sandy beach bounded by flood defences and backed by a promenade. The beach is situated on the eastern side of the Isle of Sheppey and is a popular destination for those looking for a traditional seaside experience. The gently sloping beach is mostly sandy, with some shell and shingle, and there is plenty of shallow water available as the tide retreats.
The traditional seaside resort of Leysdown-on-Sea is situated towards the eastern end of the Isle of Sheppey on Kent's north coast. The town offers a range of facilities, including shops, cafes, and amusements. The beach is accessible via steps and ramps, which are suitable for less able visitors. The beach has won the Blue Flag award, which guarantees clean and safe bathing, but this also means that there is a dog ban in force on the main beach.
Leysdown is known for its nudist beach, which is situated around half a mile down the coast along Shellness Road. This beach is also known as Shellness and is a popular destination for naturists.
Other beaches in the area include St Mary's Bay, just south of Dymchurch, which is a popular sandy beach with wooden groynes running along the seashore. This beach is dog-friendly, but there are restrictions in place from The Fairway to the river outfall at the site of the Sands Motel.
Leysdown Beach is adjacent to the Kent Coastline Walk.
Sand Shingle Pebbles Rock Mud
| Today | |
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| Chance of rain | 94% |
| Max temperature | 17°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 22mph |
| Tonight | |
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| Chance of rain | 44% |
| Min temperature | 11°C |
| feels like | 13°C |
| Wind 16mph |
The tide at Leysdown Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 9:45 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 3:56 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
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All distances are approximate
around 5 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 35 miles by road.
around 6 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 36 miles by road.
around 6 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 7 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 8 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 38 miles by road.
around 9 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 39 miles by road.
around 9 miles east as the seagull flies, around 39 miles by road.
around 10 miles east as the seagull flies, around 40 miles by road.
around 12 miles east as the seagull flies, around 47 miles by road or 37 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 13 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 35 miles by road.
around 16 miles east as the seagull flies, around 48 miles by road.
around 18 miles east as the seagull flies, around 48 miles by road.
around 18 miles east as the seagull flies, around 49 miles by road.
around 19 miles east as the seagull flies, around 50 miles by road.
around 20 miles east as the seagull flies, around 51 miles by road.
around 20 miles east as the seagull flies, around 51 miles by road.
around 21 miles east as the seagull flies, around 52 miles by road.
around 21 miles east as the seagull flies, around 52 miles by road.
around 21 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 54 miles by road.
around 21 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 52 miles by road.
Location: Leysdown-on-Sea
Location type: Village
OS Grid: TR035707
Coordinates: 51°23'56"N 0°55'28"E
Mapcode: GBR SV6.6KS
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Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
County: Kent
Country: England
Local Authority: Swale
Parish: Leysdown
Nearest postcode: ME12 4RN
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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