Tankerton Slopes
Cliff, Slope in Kent Canterbury
England
Tankerton Slopes
Tankerton Slopes is a picturesque cliff and slope located in the coastal town of Whitstable, Kent, in southeastern England. Known for its stunning views and natural beauty, it is a popular destination for both locals and tourists alike.
Rising approximately 15 meters above sea level, Tankerton Slopes offers visitors a panoramic view of the coastline and the vast expanse of the North Sea. The cliff face is composed of various sedimentary rock formations, displaying layers of different colors and textures. These rocks are a result of millions of years of geological processes, making them a fascinating sight for geology enthusiasts.
The slope leading down from the cliff is covered in lush green grass, providing a perfect spot for picnics, leisurely walks, or simply enjoying the scenery. The area is well-maintained, with benches and pathways for visitors to explore and relax.
Tankerton Slopes is also home to a variety of flora and fauna, with wildflowers dotting the landscape during the spring and summer months. The slope is inhabited by a diverse range of bird species, making it a haven for birdwatchers.
The area is easily accessible, with a car park nearby and good transport links. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll along the promenade, which stretches for approximately 2 kilometers and offers stunning views of the sea and the surrounding area.
Overall, Tankerton Slopes is a natural gem in Kent, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature and enjoy breathtaking views of the coastal landscape.
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Graystone Road, Tankerton
Typical north Kent seaside suburban street, leading to the seafront.
Liner-style revival, Tankerton
This new residential/retail building by the roundabout very much has the 1930s liner style.
Sunset over marshland at Swalecliffe
The distant headland is Warden Point on the Isle of Sheppey.
Tankerton Slopes is located at Grid Ref: TR1267 (Lat: 51.365114, Lng: 1.0497415)
Administrative County: Kent
District: Canterbury
Police Authority: Kent
What 3 Words
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Nearby Amenities
Located within 500m of 51.365114,1.0497415Tankerton
Is In: Kent, England, UK
Place: village
Source: NPE maps
Wikidata: Q7683545
Lat/Long: 51.3641122/1.0438624
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 6
Check Date Capacity: 2022-06-13
Covered: no
Cyclestreets Id: 16453
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 51.36487/1.0545862
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 2
Check Date: 2023-08-31
Covered: no
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 51.3637073/1.0429921
Post Box
Post Box Type: pillar
Postal Code: CT5
Ref: CT5 192
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 51.3638162/1.0431088
Post Box
Mapillary: 241337864464833
Post Box Type: pillar
Postal Code: CT5
Ref: CT5 86
Source: survey
Survey Date: 2021-05-09
Lat/Long: 51.3638252/1.045307
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 4
Covered: no
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 51.3638081/1.0455399
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Design: type_b
Post Box Type: pillar
Postal Code: CT5
Ref: CT5 243
Royal Cypher: GR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102273
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 51.3637916/1.0496251
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Design: type_b
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: CT5 229D
Royal Cypher: GR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102273
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 51.3645774/1.0535936
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: front_wheel_only
Capacity: 5
Covered: no
Note: Not fixed to the ground!
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 51.3638312/1.0432177
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 2
Covered: no
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 51.3638512/1.0435709
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 4
Covered: no
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 51.3636923/1.0440112
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 2
Covered: no
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 51.3637801/1.0450868
Bus Stop
Graystone Road
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Ref: KNTGAJAW
Shelter: no
Lat/Long: 51.3637794/1.0457818
Recycling
Recycling Cans: yes
Recycling Clothes: yes
Recycling Glass Bottles: yes
Recycling Paper: yes
Recycling Shoes: yes
Lat/Long: 51.3641234/1.0489501
Post Box
Postal Code: CT5
Ref: CT5 265
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 51.3612752/1.0497345
Pub
The Marine Hotel
Addr City: Whitstable
Addr Country: GB
Addr Postcode: CT5 2BE
Addr Street: Marine Parade
Brewery: Shepherd Neame
Not Addr Postcode: CT5 2BQ
Note: FHRS postcode disagrees with website as of Oct 2017
Toilets Wheelchair: yes
Wheelchair: yes
Wheelchair Description: Follow signs as disabled access is at the back of the property
Lat/Long: 51.3645308/1.0432963
Bus Stop
Priest & Sow
Naptan AtcoCode: 240092154
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Priest & Sow
Naptan Indicator: W-bound
Naptan Landmark: St Swithins Road/Bennells Ave
Naptan NaptanCode: kntgjmgp
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: HRNEBAY
Naptan Street: Tankerton Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.3636469/1.0539684
Bus Stop
Graystone Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2400A048670A
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Graystone Road
Naptan Indicator: E-bound
Naptan Landmark: Post Office
Naptan NaptanCode: kntgajaw
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: HRNEBAY
Naptan Street: Tankerton Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.3637842/1.0456582
Bus Stop
Graystone Road
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2400A048680A
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Graystone Road
Naptan Indicator: W-bound
Naptan Landmark: Graystone Road
Naptan NaptanCode: kntgajda
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: HRNEBAY
Naptan Street: Tankerton Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.3636777/1.0466587
Bus Stop
Pier Avenue
Naptan AtcoCode: 2400A048690A
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Pier Avenue
Naptan Indicator: E-bound
Naptan Landmark: Car Park
Naptan NaptanCode: kntgajdg
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: HRNEBAY
Naptan Street: Tankerton Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.3637946/1.0494768
Bus Stop
Pier Avenue
Naptan AtcoCode: 2400A048700A
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Pier Avenue
Naptan Indicator: W-bound
Naptan Landmark: Pier Avenue
Naptan NaptanCode: kntgajdj
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: HRNEBAY
Naptan Street: Tankerton Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.36361/1.0501522
Bus Stop
Priest & Sow
Bench: yes
Bin: no
Lit: no
Naptan AtcoCode: 2400A048710A
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Priest & Sow
Naptan Indicator: E-bound
Naptan Landmark: Marine Crescent
Naptan NaptanCode: kntgajdm
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: HRNEBAY
Naptan Street: Herne Bay Road
Naptan Verified: no
Shelter: yes
Source: naptan_import
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 51.3648668/1.0547232
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Markings: yes
Crossing Signals: no
Crossing Ref: zebra
Lat/Long: 51.3637244/1.0452585
Copperas Court
Addr Housename: Copperas Court
Addr Housenumber: 169
Addr Postcode: CT5 2BY
Addr Street: Tankerton Road
Building: apartments
Source: local knowledge
Lat/Long: 51.3638717/1.0485374
Marine Accounts Ltd
Addr City: Whitstable
Addr Housenumber: 101
Addr Postcode: CT5 2HE
Addr Street: Northwood Road
Description: Specialists in tax preparation, accounting & mortgages for seafarers, yacht crew & offshore employees
Phone: +44 7872 812765
Website: https://marineaccounts.com
Lat/Long: 51.3616504/1.0474144
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Orientation: 117
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 7
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.362839/1.0552213
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 9
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.3630667/1.0486753
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 3
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.3630714/1.0485587
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Orientation: 180
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 16
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.3610512/1.0493821
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.3648344/1.0569325
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 12
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.3648561/1.0567662
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 12
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.3644308/1.052236
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: 3750 W
Generator Solar Modules: 15
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Note: Output is an estimate based upon 15 modules at 250W.
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.3646011/1.0549812
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: 3750 W
Generator Solar Modules: 15
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Note: Output is an estimate based upon 15 modules at 250W.
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.3645885/1.0551676
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.3641754/1.0565314
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 12
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.3639163/1.0562921
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Solar Modules: 10
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.3638374/1.0537722
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Solar Modules: 10
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.3639178/1.053835
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Orientation: 180
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 8
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.3618735/1.0514232
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.3641136/1.0458038
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.3640667/1.0458025
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.3640164/1.0458011
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.3639544/1.0457761
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 2
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.3644149/1.0482073
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 9
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.3624974/1.0469239
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 6
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.3623902/1.0494391
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 9
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.364373/1.0543059
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Orientation: 214
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 10
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.3609808/1.0513428
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Orientation: 179
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 2
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.36271/1.0456847
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Orientation: 269
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 7
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.3627276/1.0456498
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Orientation: 269
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 7
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.362772/1.0456498
Post Office
Tankerton Post Office
Addr City: Tankerton
Addr Housenumber: 141
Addr Postcode: CT5 2AW
Addr Street: Tankerton Road
Brand: Post Office
Brand Wikidata: Q1783168
Opening Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:30; Sa 09:00-12:30
Operator: Post Office
Ref Pol Id: 1545
Source: local knowledge
Lat/Long: 51.3638558/1.04534
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 16
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.3641085/1.0428704
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 4
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.3639699/1.0561942
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 6
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.3643479/1.0543099
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 3
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.3645087/1.0481657
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 3
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.3644626/1.0481657
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 2
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.3632774/1.0475729
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 4
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.3632615/1.0475327
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 4
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.3632715/1.0476199
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 20
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.363076/1.0473899
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 4
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.3624948/1.0469788
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 12
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.3625233/1.0494324
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 6
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.3624408/1.0493392
Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: On corner of yacht club building
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: no
Ref GB The Circuit: CF8F4726-082C-4553-BFE2-ADD000D23B32
Lat/Long: 51.365407/1.054661
Telephone
Booth: KX100
Covered: booth
Payment Coins: yes
Payment Credit Cards: yes
Payment Debit Cards: yes
Phone: +44 1227 274286
Lat/Long: 51.3638082/1.0496247
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Orientation: 207
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 5
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.3628218/1.05517
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: wall_loops
Capacity: 6
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 51.3637764/1.0506032
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 2
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 51.3637773/1.0506662
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 1
Covered: no
Note: Only one usable side
Lat/Long: 51.3637764/1.0505998
Fast Food
Carousel Fish Bar
Addr City: Whitstable
Addr Street: Tankerton Road
Cuisine: fish_and_chips
Survey Date: 2021-05-09
Lat/Long: 51.3636493/1.0429306
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 51.3637884/1.0497169
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 51.3637176/1.049571
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 51.3636648/1.0497149
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 51.3645964/1.0497293
Seamark Type: wreck
Seamark Wreck Category: hull_showing
Lat/Long: 51.3667971/1.0507822
Emm Gee Sports
Addr City: Whitstable
Addr Street: Tankerton Road
Shop: sports
Survey Date: 2021-05-09
Lat/Long: 51.3636521/1.0429957
Woollard & Kent Funeral Services
Addr City: Whitstable
Addr Street: Tankerton Road
Shop: funeral_directors
Lat/Long: 51.3636337/1.0434839
Waterman & Webb
Addr City: Whitstable
Addr Street: Tankerton Road
Shop: hairdresser
Survey Date: 2021-05-09
Lat/Long: 51.3636186/1.0437119
Cafe
The Bears Trading Company
Addr City: Whitstable
Addr Housenumber: 134
Addr Street: Tankerton Road
Internet Access: wlan
Phone: +441227264950
Survey Date: 2021-05-09
Lat/Long: 51.3636211/1.0438433
Fast Food
Domino's
Addr City: Whitstable
Addr Street: Tankerton Road
Brand: Domino's
Brand Wikidata: Q839466
Cuisine: pizza
Survey Date: 2021-05-09
Takeaway: yes
Lat/Long: 51.3636152/1.0440767
Fast Food
Tankerton Kebabs
Addr City: Whitstable
Addr Street: Tankerton Road
Cuisine: kebab
Survey Date: 2021-05-09
Lat/Long: 51.3636152/1.0441558
Tankerton Hair Boutique
Addr City: Whitstable
Addr Street: Tankerton Road
Shop: hairdresser
Survey Date: 2021-05-09
Lat/Long: 51.3636152/1.0442309
Restaurant
Yantze Restaurant
Addr City: Whitstable
Addr Street: Tankerton Road
Check Date: 2023-08-31
Lat/Long: 51.3636136/1.044416
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 51.3641813/1.0534684
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