South East England / Kent

Kingsdown Beach

Beach Type
Shingle•Sandy
Activities
Dog Friendly
Dogs allowed all year round

This unspoiled shingle beach stretches beneath the iconic White Cliffs of Dover, offering one of Kent's most dramatic coastal settings where massive chalk precipices plunge directly into the sea. Popular with anglers, fossil hunters, and those seeking solitude, Kingsdown provides a raw, elemental beach experience with powerful waves, interesting geology, and unobstructed views across the English Channel to the French coast on clear days.

Location

Address

Kingsdown, Deal , CT14 8ET

Parking

Nearby beaches

Deal Beach

A working shingle beach with its own fishing-boat fleet still hauled up on the shore, right beside Deal Pier.

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