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Whitstable Harbour to Tankerton Slopes, Kent

Whitstable Harbour to Tankerton Slopes

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From Whitstable's working oyster harbour — source of the town's prized native oysters since Roman times — the path follows the shingle shore east to Tankerton's sweeping grassy slopes, with expansive views across the Thames Estuary towards Essex. The star feature is 'The Street', a half-mile shingle spit that rises from the sea at low tide and can be walked out into open water.

Along the way

1
Whitstable HarbourA working fishing harbour famous for its native oysters, with colourful boats, fish stalls and the Royal Native Oyster Stores gallery on the waterfront.
2
Long RockA rocky foreshore feature below the seawall where fossil hunters often search the exposed chalk at low tide.
3
The StreetA half-mile shingle spit on clay bank that emerges at low tide, offering a magical walk out into the Thames Estuary — currents are strong, so watch the tide carefully.
4
Tankerton SlopesWide grassy terraces dropping to the shingle beach with far-reaching views across to Essex — perfect for picnics and popular with kite-flyers.
5
Tankerton Beach HutsA famous row of colourful huts lining the shore since the Edwardian era, now among the most photographed in Kent.

The route

Distance5.7 km
Walking≈ 1 h 19
Running≈ 36 min
Climb↑ 31 m
RouteCircular

A 5.7 km circular route from Whitstable to walk or run, with 31 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 31 m in total

Before you go

StartWhitstable Harbour, WhitstableOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
ParkingWhitstable Harbour car park
By train or busWhitstable station, 800 m to harbour
UnderfootShingle beach; slopes are grassy but can be steep in places.

Dogs

DogsWelcome, and there are stretches where they can run free
Season1 Mar – 31 Jul: Dogs on lead near ground-nesting birds on open land

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