Littlestone Coast Drive
Littlestone-on-Sea is a beach in the middle of a 20 kilometre (km) stretch of beach in Hythe Bay, Kent. Hythe Bay stretches from Folkestone down to the headland of Dungeness. The bathing water is a steeply shelving shingle bank with sand dunes at the southern edge. Wide shallow sand and mud flats are exposed at low tide, resulting in a long distance to the sea. Fine sediments suspended in the water column leave the water cloudy at times. To the south there is a life boat station and an outfall right next to it. Greatstone Bay's open clean shingle beachs provides a safe environment for learning to kitesurf for the first time as well as providing a great place to practice new tricks. It is a fantastic location to carry out kitesurfing lessons for kids. Conditions usually provide small to medium waves at medium to low tide as well as areas of shallow water which again is absolutely perfect for kitesurfing lessons or free riding. There are no hidden sand bars, or other hazards (ie ship wrecks) at Greatstone Beach. High tide is perfect for kite/hydrofoiling, due to the water depth, as well as for winging or stand up paddle boarding. At low tide, Greatstone Beach is a great kite buggy location, with a huge sandy strip along the shoreline to ride up and down for miles. - 100 car park spaces, free after 6PM, 2m height barrier - Toilet facilities 200m away open March - October - Restaurant - Nearby convenient shop - Recreation ground with outdoor gym - Kitesurfing school and shop with changing room & shower - Life boat station Big thanks to Infinitiy Sport Kitesurfing for this loction update. Nature Reserve Guidelines: HELP US TO PROTECT THE KITESPOTS & FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES Please Consider the wildlife. Shingle vegetation takes many years to establish, so please stick to the boardwalks and footpaths so you don’t damage the really tiny rare plants under your feet. Be kind to your neighbours. Please use the designated car parking spaces and the facilities provided to
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Description
Littlestone-on-Sea is a beach in the middle of a 20 kilometre (km) stretch of beach in Hythe Bay, Kent. Hythe Bay stretches from Folkestone down to the headland of Dungeness. The bathing water is a steeply shelving shingle bank with sand dunes at the southern edge. Wide shallow sand and mud flats are exposed at low tide, resulting in a long distance to the sea. Fine sediments suspended in the water column leave the water cloudy at times. To the south there is a life boat station and an outfall right next to it. Greatstone Bay's open clean shingle beachs provides a safe environment for learning to kitesurf for the first time as well as providing a great place to practice new tricks. It is a fantastic location to carry out kitesurfing lessons for kids. Conditions usually provide small to medium waves at medium to low tide as well as areas of shallow water which again is absolutely perfect for kitesurfing lessons or free riding. There are no hidden sand bars, or other hazards (ie ship wrecks) at Greatstone Beach. High tide is perfect for kite/hydrofoiling, due to the water depth, as well as for winging or stand up paddle boarding. At low tide, Greatstone Beach is a great kite buggy location, with a huge sandy strip along the shoreline to ride up and down for miles. - 100 car park spaces, free after 6PM, 2m height barrier - Toilet facilities 200m away open March - October - Restaurant - Nearby convenient shop - Recreation ground with outdoor gym - Kitesurfing school and shop with changing room & shower - Life boat station Big thanks to Infinitiy Sport Kitesurfing for this loction update. Nature Reserve Guidelines: HELP US TO PROTECT THE KITESPOTS & FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES Please Consider the wildlife. Shingle vegetation takes many years to establish, so please stick to the boardwalks and footpaths so you don’t damage the really tiny rare plants under your feet. Be kind to your neighbours. Please use the designated car parking spaces and the facilities provided to
Wind Direction
Water Conditions
Beach Type
Restricted Zones
Tidal Restrictions
- Please be advised do not kite 1hr 30min each side of the high tide if you are not experienced rider - Low tide expose a lot of wet sand, be prepared for 15/20 min walk to get to the water. - Launch the kite at water’s edge - Do not leave any gear by the water as the tide is coming very quickly. - Summer time mud holes might be present
Activities
Kite Boarding
Paddle Boarding
Wind Surfing
Kayaking
Foil Wing
E Foil
Water Quality
Littlestone-on-Sea is a beach in the middle of a 20 kilometre (km) stretch of beach in Hythe Bay, Kent. Hythe Bay stretches from Folkestone down to the headland of Dungeness. The bathing water is a steeply shelving shingle bank with sand dunes at the southern edge. Wide shallow sand and mud flats are exposed at low tide, resulting in a long distance to the sea. Fine sediments suspended in the water column leave the water cloudy at times. To the south there is a life boat station and an outfall right next to it. Greatstone Bay's open clean shingle beachs provides a safe environment for learning to kitesurf for the first time as well as providing a great place to practice new tricks. It is a fantastic location to carry out kitesurfing lessons for kids. Conditions usually provide small to medium waves at medium to low tide as well as areas of shallow water which again is absolutely perfect for kitesurfing lessons or free riding. There are no hidden sand bars, or other hazards (ie ship wrecks) at Greatstone Beach. High tide is perfect for kite/hydrofoiling, due to the water depth, as well as for winging or stand up paddle boarding. At low tide, Greatstone Beach is a great kite buggy location, with a huge sandy strip along the shoreline to ride up and down for miles. - 100 car park spaces, free after 6PM, 2m height barrier - Toilet facilities 200m away open March - October - Restaurant - Nearby convenient shop - Recreation ground with outdoor gym - Kitesurfing school and shop with changing room & shower - Life boat station Big thanks to Infinitiy Sport Kitesurfing for this loction update. Nature Reserve Guidelines: HELP US TO PROTECT THE KITESPOTS & FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES Please Consider the wildlife. Shingle vegetation takes many years to establish, so please stick to the boardwalks and footpaths so you don’t damage the really tiny rare plants under your feet. Be kind to your neighbours. Please use the designated car parking spaces and the facilities provided to
Activities
Kite Boarding
Paddle Boarding
Wind Surfing
Kayaking
Foil Wing
E Foil
Details
Description
Wind Direction
Water Conditions
Beach Type
Restricted Zones
Tidal Restrictions
- Please be advised do not kite 1hr 30min each side of the high tide if you are not experienced rider - Low tide expose a lot of wet sand, be prepared for 15/20 min walk to get to the water. - Launch the kite at water’s edge - Do not leave any gear by the water as the tide is coming very quickly. - Summer time mud holes might be present
Water Quality