Dumpton Bay

Bay in Kent Thanet

England

Dumpton Bay

Below East Cliff, Broadstairs This whole bay and the wave-cut platform are all submerged at high tide.
Below East Cliff, Broadstairs Credit: Trevor Harris

Dumpton Bay is a picturesque coastal area located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated about one mile south of the popular seaside town of Broadstairs. This bay is characterized by its stunning sandy beach, towering white cliffs, and crystal-clear waters, making it a beloved destination for both locals and tourists alike.

The bay itself stretches for approximately half a mile, offering visitors ample space to relax, sunbathe, and enjoy various water activities. The sandy beach gently slopes into the sea, making it ideal for families with children who can safely swim and play in the shallow waters. The beach also provides stunning views, with the iconic chalk cliffs on either side creating a dramatic backdrop.

Dumpton Bay is rich in biodiversity, attracting nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The area is home to various species of seabirds, including gulls, cormorants, and sandpipers. During low tide, it is also possible to explore the rock pools that teem with marine life, providing an educational experience for visitors of all ages.

Facilities at Dumpton Bay are limited, with no promenade or shops directly on the beach. However, there is a small café nearby, offering refreshments and snacks. The bay is easily accessible, with a car park located close by, and public transportation links available.

Overall, Dumpton Bay is a hidden gem on the Kent coastline, offering a tranquil and picturesque setting for visitors seeking relaxation, natural beauty, and a chance to connect with the marine environment.

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Dumpton Bay Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.347488/1.4411493 or Grid Reference TR3966. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Below East Cliff, Broadstairs This whole bay and the wave-cut platform are all submerged at high tide.
Below East Cliff, Broadstairs
This whole bay and the wave-cut platform are all submerged at high tide.
Foreshore at Stone Bay The sandy beach transforms into a rock platform at low tide.
Foreshore at Stone Bay
The sandy beach transforms into a rock platform at low tide.
Stone Bay, Broadstairs Looking along the full length from the harbour jetty with Hope Point and North Foreland in the distance. Note the sewage discharge pipe at the beginning of the rocks, hopefully no longer in use!
Stone Bay, Broadstairs
Looking along the full length from the harbour jetty with Hope Point and North Foreland in the distance. Note the sewage discharge pipe at the beginning of the rocks, hopefully no longer in use!
Turnstone on the landing slip, Broadstairs Taking refuge after being chased along the beach by a dog.
Turnstone on the landing slip, Broadstairs
Taking refuge after being chased along the beach by a dog.
Broadstairs Sailing Club A decent wind without too much sea running. Mainly Laser class one-man dinghies with a Contender far right.
Broadstairs Sailing Club
A decent wind without too much sea running. Mainly Laser class one-man dinghies with a Contender far right.
Rocks at Low Tide This square just avoids being in the All At Sea category with a small area of weed covered rock getting exposed at low tide. At high tide it's only the beacon at the end of the nearby slipway that isn't under water.
Rocks at Low Tide
This square just avoids being in the All At Sea category with a small area of weed covered rock getting exposed at low tide. At high tide it's only the beacon at the end of the nearby slipway that isn't under water.
White Rocks, Green Weed These strange rounded chalk boulders topped with soft green seaweed emerge at low tide. Some of them definitely resemble dummy heads wearing green wigs.
White Rocks, Green Weed
These strange rounded chalk boulders topped with soft green seaweed emerge at low tide. Some of them definitely resemble dummy heads wearing green wigs.
Beach Cricket at Low Tide An evening game on a rather soggy pitch down by the pier.
Beach Cricket at Low Tide
An evening game on a rather soggy pitch down by the pier.
Dog walker on Stone Bay
Dog walker on Stone Bay
Rocks at Stone Bay, Broadstairs
Rocks at Stone Bay, Broadstairs
Coastal View at Broadstairs View north towards East Cliff.
Coastal View at Broadstairs
View north towards East Cliff.
Breakwater at Broadstairs This beacon warns shipping from coming to close to the land and Broadstairs Pier. This breakwater is only seen at low tide.

Also seen in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1931281">TR4067 : Walking on the Breakwater</a>
Breakwater at Broadstairs
This beacon warns shipping from coming to close to the land and Broadstairs Pier. This breakwater is only seen at low tide. Also seen in TR4067 : Walking on the Breakwater
Broadstairs Pier As seen from the breakwater.
Broadstairs Pier
As seen from the breakwater.
East Cliff near Broadstairs As seen from the breakwater near Broadstairs Pier.
At lower tides, a small sandy beach can be seen.
East Cliff near Broadstairs
As seen from the breakwater near Broadstairs Pier. At lower tides, a small sandy beach can be seen.
Stone Bay, near Ramsgate
Stone Bay, near Ramsgate
Hard, Broadstairs Harbour There is a very small harbour here, for small boats only, consisting of a short harbour arm protecting a patch of beach that dries out, with this ramp projecting from the outer side of the arm.  This allows small boats to come alongside at lower states of the tide.
Hard, Broadstairs Harbour
There is a very small harbour here, for small boats only, consisting of a short harbour arm protecting a patch of beach that dries out, with this ramp projecting from the outer side of the arm. This allows small boats to come alongside at lower states of the tide.
Slipway from Broadstairs pier
Slipway from Broadstairs pier
Limestone pavement of Stone Bay Most parts of Stone Bay are golden beaches but there are a few exposed sections of limestone.

In the background are the white cliffs of North Foreland Point.
Limestone pavement of Stone Bay
Most parts of Stone Bay are golden beaches but there are a few exposed sections of limestone. In the background are the white cliffs of North Foreland Point.
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Dumpton Bay is located at Grid Ref: TR3966 (Lat: 51.347488, Lng: 1.4411493)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Thanet

Police Authority: Kent

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.347488,1.4411493
Barrier: bollard
Lat/Long: 51.3457983/1.4346709
Millennium Milepost Broadstairs
Description: 1) Broadstairs 0.75, Margate 6 2) Ramsgate 1.5, Sandwich 8
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Bus Stop
Waldron Road
Bench: no
Flag: yes
Local Ref: adj
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Source Date: 2018-08-28
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Lat/Long: 51.3512113/1.4384657
Bus Stop
Waldron Road
Bench: no
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Lat/Long: 51.3513817/1.4384964
Bus Stop
Hawkhurst Way
Bench: no
Bin: no
Flag: yes
Local Ref: opp
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Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Source Date: 2018-08-28
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Bus Stop
Hawkhurst Way
Bench: no
Bin: no
Flag: yes
Local Ref: adj
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Naptan Verified: no
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Ref: kntgdjwj
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Source Date: 2018-08-28
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 51.3488938/1.4346902
Post Box
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Postal Code: CT10
Ref: CT10 151
Royal Cypher: EIIR
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Source: survey
Lat/Long: 51.3453856/1.437317
Post Box
Post Box Type: wall
Postal Code: CT10
Ref: CT10 101
Royal Cypher: EVIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102324
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 51.3490819/1.4395216
Cafe
Dumpton Gap Kiosk
Cuisine: ice_cream
Fixme: fix opening_hours. Which summer months?"
Opening Hours: "summer months"
Smoking: yes
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 51.3486116/1.4393592
Barrier: bollard
Bicycle: yes
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 51.3440247/1.4365851
Seats: 2
Tourism: viewpoint
Lat/Long: 51.3481269/1.4387433
Toilets
Lat/Long: 51.3486222/1.4388754
Broastairs Coast
Board Type: map
Check Date: 2021-05-31
Information: board
Source: survey
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.3492512/1.4412913
Source: inspection
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Lat/Long: 51.3491568/1.4411071
Shelter
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 51.3489544/1.4397871
Broadstairs & St Peter's Town Council
Board Type: notice
Check Date: 2021-05-31
Information: board
Source: survey
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.348817/1.4380677
Tourist Information
Check Date: 2021-05-31
Information: map
Source: survey
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.3487472/1.4382163
Barrier: bollard
Bicycle: yes
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Foot: yes
Source: survey
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Foot: yes
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 51.3489962/1.4408866
Shelter
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 51.3512298/1.4419926
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
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Lat/Long: 51.3516362/1.4384352
Traffic Calming: island
Lat/Long: 51.3507312/1.4362462
Dumpton Gap
Place: quarter
Lat/Long: 51.3488202/1.4381978
Barrier: bollard
Bicycle: yes
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 51.3440219/1.4366068
Bus Stop
Leybourn Road
Bench: no
Flag: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2400107923
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Leybourn Road
Naptan Indicator: opp
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Naptan Street: Western Esplanade
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Ref: kntjwmpa
Shelter: no
Source: NAPTAN
Source Date: 2018-02-02T13:49:00
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 51.3512856/1.4417645
Bus Stop
South Cliff Parade
Bench: no
Bin: no
Departures Board: timetable
Flag: yes
Lit: yes
Local Ref: adj
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Passenger Information Display: no
Public Transport: platform
Ref: kntjwmjt
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Source Date: 2018-08-28
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 51.348844/1.4385626
Bus Stop
South Cliff Parade
Local Ref: opp
Naptan AtcoCode: 2400107917
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Naptan Indicator: opp
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Naptan Status: act
Naptan Street: Western Esplanade
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Ref: kntjwmjp
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Source Date: 2017-05-23
Lat/Long: 51.3489457/1.4381676
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: yes
Crossing Markings: no
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 51.3516773/1.4392545
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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