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St Margaret's Bay is a small bay with a shingle beach backed by steep white chalk cliffs. The bay is situated at the eastern foothills of the North Downs, near Dover. The beach is approximately 500 metres wide, framed by rocky ledges on either side, and is predominantly shingle with sand exposed at low water.
The sheltered, shingle beach at St Margaret's Bay has a spectacular backdrop of white chalk cliffs. The beach is divided up by a series of wooden groynes and has good rock pools revealed at low tide, perfect for young explorers looking for interesting sea-life. From the beach, there are spectacular views across the Channel and towards the White Cliffs of Dover. On sunny days, it might even be possible to get a glimpse of the French Coast, which is only 18 miles away. The beach is often used as the starting point for attempts to swim across the Channel.
Driving down to the beach car park is not for the fainthearted; a steep, narrow road with some blind corners leads down to the pay-and-display car park. There is a pub at the foot of the hill, perfect for a lunch or light refreshments. The beach is only reached by car, and there is parking on the sea front. Along the promenade is a house once owned by Noel Coward, which he sold to James Bond creator Ian Fleming in 1951.
Dogs are not allowed on the beach from May to the end of September, and at other times of year, they need to be kept on leads, as sheep graze in the area.
Attractions not far from the beach include The Pines Gardens, a 6-acre site with ponds, a cascade, and an organic kitchen garden, and St Margaret's Museum, which has displays on local history and wildlife.
St Margaret`s Bay is on the South Foreland Heritage Coast, and adjacent to the Kent Coastline Walk.
Shingle
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 89% |
| Max temperature | 17°C |
| feels like | 18°C |
| Wind 27mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 44% |
| Min temperature | 11°C |
| feels like | 12°C |
| Wind 19mph |  |
The tide at St Margaret`s Bay is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 2:19 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 9:27 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Litter bins
Slipway
Pay parking is available by the beach.
Dog restrictions apply, please refer to local information and signs.
Cleaned daily by machine.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Excellent water quality
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South Foreland Lighthouse (1 miles)
White Cliffs of Dover (2.4 miles)
Fan Bay Deep Shelter (2.6 miles)
Dover Castle (3.2 miles)
The Freed Man (3.4 miles)
Walmer Castle and Gardens (3.5 miles)
Horizon Private Hire (3.5 miles)
The Lanes Micropub (3.7 miles)
All distances are approximate
around 3 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 5 miles north as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 9 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road or 10 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles north as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road or 10 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 10 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 12 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 12 miles north as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 13 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 13 miles north as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 14 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 14 miles north as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
around 15 miles north as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
around 16 miles north as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
around 16 miles north as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
around 16 miles north as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
around 16 miles north as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
around 16 miles north as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
around 16 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
Location: St Margaret's at Cliffe
Location type: Rural
OS Grid: TR369445
Coordinates: 51°9'3"N 1°23'10"E
Mapcode: GBR X2P.P8R
What 3 Words: treble.often.peroxide
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: Dover
Parish: St. Margaret's at Cliffe
Nearest postcode: CT15 6DX
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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