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Ramsgate Western Undercliffe Beach

Kent, England


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Ramsgate Western Undercliffe Beach, located in Kent, is a popular destination for families and beachgoers alike, offering a unique combination of sandy shores, high chalk cliffs, and picturesque harbour. .

Ramsgate Western Undercliffe Beach is a sandy beach with tidal pools, backed by high chalk cliffs, and situated next to Ramsgate port and town. The beach stretches for approximately 300m, with a series of groynes along its length. The lower half of the beach is rocky, and a seawater bathing pool is located at the west end.

The beach is close to children's amusements, making it an excellent choice for families. The nearby Pegwell Bay Country Park is an internationally important nature reserve, home to various species of migrating waders and wildfowl. A bird hide, which is wheelchair accessible, is also available for birdwatchers.

Ramsgate Western Undercliffe Beach has received regular awards and has been named as one of the top 10 beaches in the UK.

Other nearby beaches include Ramsgate Main Sands, which has won the Blue Flag Award. This popular beach is located just east of the Royal Harbour and Marina and offers a range of activities, including a promenade, cafes, restaurants, and children's amusements.

Facilities at Ramsgate Main Sands include deckchairs and sun loungers for hire, toilets, and lifeguards on duty during the holidays. Visitors can also take a tour of the wartime Ramsgate Tunnels, which sheltered thousands of people during WWII air raids. The beach is dog-friendly, with restrictions in place during the summer months from 1 May to 30 September.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 93%
Max temperature 17°C
feels like 18°C
Wind 25mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 54%
Min temperature 11°C
feels like 13°C
Wind 18mph

The tide at Ramsgate Western Undercliffe Beach is currently low. High tide will be at approximately 2:45 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 9:30 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Things to do and see in the area

The Grange (0.2 miles)
Shrine of St Augustine (0.2 miles)
Sailors Church (0.5 miles)
Ramsgate Royal Harbour & Marina (0.5 miles)
Rib Request - Day Tours (0.7 miles)
Real Life Games (0.8 miles)
The Micro Museum (0.8 miles)
Ramsgate Tunnels (1 miles)
Sandwich and Pegwell Bay National Nature Reserve (1.7 miles)
St Peter's Village Tour (2.7 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Pegwell, Ramsgate

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: TR374641

Coordinates: 51°19'35"N 1°24'24"E

Mapcode: GBR X0L.VXD

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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: Thanet

Parish: Ramsgate

Nearest postcode: CT11 9PH

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