Dungeness

Dungeness National Nature Reserve, Special Protection Area and Special Area of Conservation sits on the tip of the Romney Marsh peninsula. The shingle landscape is often referred to as Britain’s only desert, and is of international importance for its plant, invertebrate and bird communities.

Footpaths and boardwalks allow visitors to explore the site and nearby attractions include the RSPB Dungeness reserve and visitor centre and Dungeness Bird Observatory, both of which the reserve encompasses. The England Coast Path passes through the site and links to Greatstone Dunes to the north. The site is managed by Romney Marsh Countryside Partnership on behalf of EDF and Natural England. For more information please visit the Dungeness NNR website.

Things to look out for

Sea kale, sea pea, yellow horned poppy, viper’s bugloss, Nottingham catchfly, Sussex emerald moth, harbour porpoise and migrating birds.

Visitor Information

Open: 24 hours

Parking: Available on site in designated bays only. Please use car park adjacent to the Old Lighthouse (What3Words: springing.otter.rises) or the RSPB visitor centre car park (What3Words: slopes.commands.crowned). CAUTION: DO NOT PARK ON THE SHINGLE.

Accessibility: The boardwalk, near the Old Lighthouse, is accessible for wheelchair and pushchair users and there is an easy-access walking trail on the adjacent RSPB reserve.

Dogs: Welcome on leads.

Facilities: The End of the Line Railway Café has public toilets accessible to all. Refreshments available at various cafes and restaurants on site.

Nearest bus stop: The Pilot (Route 11, 102).

Other information: Please stay on designated paths and respect the privacy of the local residents who live on Dungeness.