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Sandwich & Pegwell Bay NNR

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Sandwich & Pegwell Bay NNR is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

Sandwich & Pegwell Bay NNR, forests & woodlands in Kent

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Thanet Parkway · 2.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Sandwich & Pegwell Bay NNR is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.3141°, 1.3783°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Sandwich Bay to Hacklinge Marshes SSSI
  • National Nature Reserve: SANDWICH & PEGWELL BAY
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
  • Ramsar wetland: Thanet Coast & Sandwich Bay

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Sandwich and Pegwell Bay is a 615-hectare (1,520-acre) nature reserve in Kent, managed by the Kent Wildlife Trust. It is a National Nature Reserve, and it includes a Geological Conservation Review site, Prince's Beachlands Local Nature Reserve and two Special Areas of Conservation, Sandwich Bay and Thanet Coast. It is part of Sandwich Bay and Thanet Coast Ramsar site and Special Protection Area. It is also of Sandwich Bay to Hacklinge Marshes Site of Special Scientific Interest and Sandwich/Pegwell Bay Nature Conservation Review site, Grade I. This site has the only ancient dune pasture in the county, and other habitats include inter-tidal mudflats, saltmarshes, shingle beaches, sand dunes and chalk cliffs. It is internationally important for its bird life.

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Coordinates
51.3141, 1.3783
County
Kent
District
Thanet
Parish
Cliffsend
Postcode
CT12 5HQ
Parliamentary constituency
East Thanet
Nearest railway station
Thanet Parkway2.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sandwich & Pegwell Bay NNR?
Sandwich & Pegwell Bay NNR is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT12 5HQ), in the parish of Cliffsend.
Who owns Sandwich & Pegwell Bay NNR?
Sandwich & Pegwell Bay NNR is owned by Kent Wildlife Trust.
Is Sandwich & Pegwell Bay NNR a protected site?
Yes — Sandwich & Pegwell Bay NNR is part of the Sandwich Bay to Hacklinge Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the SANDWICH & PEGWELL BAY National Nature Reserve.
Is Sandwich & Pegwell Bay NNR free to visit?
Yes, Sandwich & Pegwell Bay NNR is free to enter.
How do I get to Sandwich & Pegwell Bay NNR?
The nearest railway station is Thanet Parkway, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT12 5HQ.