National Marine Week Family Walk at Pegwell Bay

Pegwell Bay's saltmarsh and mudflats seen from above.

© Nik Mitchell

National Marine Week Family Walk at Pegwell Bay

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Join us this National Marine Week for a guided coastal walk suitable for all the family to explore Summer wildlife. A great opportunity to learn more about the wonderful coastal and marine habitats of Pegwell Bay and how you can help us to protect wildlife whilst enjoying Kent coast.

Event details

Meeting point

Meet by the Salty Seal Café, KCC Pegwell Country Park Car Park. A256 Sandwich Rd, Cliffsend, Ramsgate CT12 5JB

Date

Time
10:00am - 12:00pm
A static map of National Marine Week Family Walk at Pegwell Bay

About the event

Join us for a guided walk to explore the important natural history and wildlife of this beautiful coastal wetland reserve.  This is a great opportunity to spot sea birds, learn to recognise wetland bird calls and learn more about the local seals enjoying the peaceful banks of the River Stour. There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions about Kent’s biggest coastal reserve and how we manage its’ many habitats. These engaging walks will leave you feeling inspired to do more to help protect our coastal and marine wildlife.

Booking is essential.

Tours will last approximately 2 hours.

Families are welcome but children must be supervised. There will be activities provided for children during the walk.

Some paths are narrow with rough terrain and will require use of stairs and kissing gate not suitable for wheelchair users. Please ensure you wear sturdy footwear (during periods of wet weather waterproof footwear is advisable) and wear clothing suitable for the weather conditions. Please bring binoculars if you have them.

There are toilets at the main entrance to Pegwell Bay Country Park.

Booking

Price

Free

Suggested donation

£5

Additional booking information

Booking essential

Suitable for

Adults, Experts, Beginners

Know before you go

Dogs

On a lead

On lead and restricted access in some areas. See more info at the bottom of the page.

Mobility

Access is available for part of the guided walk only. The Pegwell Country Park Coastal Path is wheelchair accessible.

What to bring

Water. Dress appropriate for the weather. We advise waterproofs and warm layers. Sturdy closed footwear. Binoculars, if you have them.

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Parking information

Paid carparking at the KCC Pegwell Country Park. Free parking by the Pegwell Garage and at Cliffsend by the Viking Ship

Bicycle parking

Yes
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Facilities

Toilets
Cafe/refreshments
Picnic area
Accessible toilet

Contact us

Nina Jones