Pegwell Bay Summer Wildlife Walks

walkers on a guided walk at pegwell bay in the sun

Pegwell Bay Summer Wildlife Walks

Location:
Pegwell Bay Country Park, A256 Sandwich Rd, Cliffsend, Ramsgate , Kent, CT12 5JB
Book
Join the local warden for a guided walk to explore wildlife on Kent’s largest National Nature Reserve, Pegwell Bay. There will be plenty to see from summer migratory birds, to wild flowers teaming with butterflies and bees and even young harbour seals.

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
1:00pm - 3:00pm
A static map of Pegwell Bay Summer Wildlife Walks

About the event

Join us for a guided walk to explore the important natural history and wildlife of this beautiful coastal wetland reserve. 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. The warden will be discussing the important issues that face the future of wildlife at Pegwell Bay and what visitors can do to help our work this summer.  

Tours will last approximately 2 hours. 

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 BINNOCULARS IF YOU HAVE THEM.  

Families are welcome but children must be supervised. Dogs must be on leads.  

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

Booking for the guided walks is essential. Follow the link for spaces and more information.

Booking

Price

Free

Suggested donation

£5

Suitable for

Adults, Experts, Beginners

Know before you go

Dogs

On a lead

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

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 are useful if you have them. 

Bicycle parking

Yes
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Facilities

Toilets
Cafe/refreshments
Picnic area
Accessible toilet
Electric car charging point

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