Bowling Green Reach

Sea, Estuary, Creek in Kent Dover

England

Bowling Green Reach

Ploughed field near New Downs Farm
Ploughed field near New Downs Farm Credit: Robert Eva

Bowling Green Reach is a picturesque waterway located in Kent, England. It is a unique combination of sea, estuary, and creek, making it a diverse and fascinating area for nature enthusiasts.

Situated on the eastern coast of Kent, Bowling Green Reach is primarily formed by the convergence of the River Stour and the North Sea. The river widens as it approaches the coast, creating an estuary that provides a vital habitat for a wide range of plant and animal species. The estuary is known for its rich biodiversity, including various types of fish, birds, and marine mammals.

As the estuary meets the sea, the landscape transforms into a beautiful sandy beach with stunning views of the North Sea. The beach is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike, offering opportunities for sunbathing, swimming, and beachcombing.

In addition to the sea and estuary, Bowling Green Reach is also home to a tranquil creek that meanders through the surrounding marshes and wetlands. This creek acts as a natural drainage channel, providing an important habitat for wetland plants and wildlife. Visitors can explore the creek by boat or kayak, immersing themselves in the peaceful and serene environment while observing the diverse flora and fauna.

Overall, Bowling Green Reach is a remarkable natural area that seamlessly combines the sea, estuary, and creek. Its unique ecosystem supports a wide range of species, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of Kent.

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Bowling Green Reach Images

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Ploughed field near New Downs Farm
Ploughed field near New Downs Farm
England Coast Path towards North Stonar
England Coast Path towards North Stonar
Lizard orchid, Sandwich Bay Himantoglossum hircinum. Only found in the south east. They are partly in bud at the moment so the 'lizards' are not fully out and they are camouflaged among the grasses.
Lizard orchid, Sandwich Bay
Himantoglossum hircinum. Only found in the south east. They are partly in bud at the moment so the 'lizards' are not fully out and they are camouflaged among the grasses.
Lizard orchids, Sandwich Bay Himantoglossum hircinum. Only found in the south east. They are partly in bud at the moment so the 'lizards' are not fully out and they are camouflaged among the grasses.
Lizard orchids, Sandwich Bay
Himantoglossum hircinum. Only found in the south east. They are partly in bud at the moment so the 'lizards' are not fully out and they are camouflaged among the grasses.
England Coast Path The England Coast Path (ECP) will take advantage of new public rights of access to the coast, to form a 2,800 mile long public path right around England's coasts.

Parts of the path were already open in 2016, although the ECP will not be completed until 2020.

More information about the ECP is on the National Trails website: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/england-coast-path" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/england-coast-path">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
England Coast Path
The England Coast Path (ECP) will take advantage of new public rights of access to the coast, to form a 2,800 mile long public path right around England's coasts. Parts of the path were already open in 2016, although the ECP will not be completed until 2020. More information about the ECP is on the National Trails website: LinkExternal link
Fence and pasture
Fence and pasture
Farmland
Farmland
Farmland by the Stour
Farmland by the Stour
England Coast Path The England Coast Path (ECP) will take advantage of new public rights of access to the coast, to form a 2,800 mile long public path right around England's coasts.

Parts of the path were already open in 2016, although the ECP will not be completed until 2020.

More information about the ECP is on the National Trails website: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/england-coast-path" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/england-coast-path">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
England Coast Path
The England Coast Path (ECP) will take advantage of new public rights of access to the coast, to form a 2,800 mile long public path right around England's coasts. Parts of the path were already open in 2016, although the ECP will not be completed until 2020. More information about the ECP is on the National Trails website: LinkExternal link
England Coast Path The England Coast Path (ECP) will take advantage of new public rights of access to the coast, to form a 2,800 mile long public path right around England's coasts.

Parts of the path were already open in 2016, although the ECP will not be completed until 2020.

More information about the ECP is on the National Trails website: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/england-coast-path" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/england-coast-path">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
England Coast Path
The England Coast Path (ECP) will take advantage of new public rights of access to the coast, to form a 2,800 mile long public path right around England's coasts. Parts of the path were already open in 2016, although the ECP will not be completed until 2020. More information about the ECP is on the National Trails website: LinkExternal link
Farmland
Farmland
Great Stour The principal branch of the River Stour system in Kent, the river bears this name between Ashford and Canterbury.
Great Stour
The principal branch of the River Stour system in Kent, the river bears this name between Ashford and Canterbury.
Great Stour The principal branch of the River Stour system in Kent, the river bears this name between Ashford and Canterbury.
Great Stour
The principal branch of the River Stour system in Kent, the river bears this name between Ashford and Canterbury.
Prince's Golf Course Princes Golf Course is a 27 hole links course adjacent to Royal St Georges. The club opened in 1906 and hosted the Open Championship in 1932.
Wikipedia: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince's_Golf_Club,_Sandwich" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince's_Golf_Club,_Sandwich">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> 
Website: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.princesgolfclub.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.princesgolfclub.co.uk/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Prince's Golf Course
Princes Golf Course is a 27 hole links course adjacent to Royal St Georges. The club opened in 1906 and hosted the Open Championship in 1932. Wikipedia: LinkExternal link Website: LinkExternal link
England Coast Path The England Coast Path (ECP) will take advantage of new public rights of access to the coast, to form a 2,800 mile long public path right around England's coasts.

Parts of the path were already open in 2016, although the ECP will not be completed until 2020.

More information about the ECP is on the National Trails website: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/england-coast-path" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/england-coast-path">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
England Coast Path
The England Coast Path (ECP) will take advantage of new public rights of access to the coast, to form a 2,800 mile long public path right around England's coasts. Parts of the path were already open in 2016, although the ECP will not be completed until 2020. More information about the ECP is on the National Trails website: LinkExternal link
England Coast Path The England Coast Path (ECP) will take advantage of new public rights of access to the coast, to form a 2,800 mile long public path right around England's coasts.

Parts of the path were already open in 2016, although the ECP will not be completed until 2020.

More information about the ECP is on the National Trails website: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/england-coast-path" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/england-coast-path">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
England Coast Path
The England Coast Path (ECP) will take advantage of new public rights of access to the coast, to form a 2,800 mile long public path right around England's coasts. Parts of the path were already open in 2016, although the ECP will not be completed until 2020. More information about the ECP is on the National Trails website: LinkExternal link
View from Mill Wall, Sandwich Looking across the bowling green to the tower of St. Clement's Church, a Grade I listed building in Knightrider Street.
View from Mill Wall, Sandwich
Looking across the bowling green to the tower of St. Clement's Church, a Grade I listed building in Knightrider Street.
Bowling Green, Sandwich Maintenance work being carried out on the green. Viewed from Mill Wall.
Bowling Green, Sandwich
Maintenance work being carried out on the green. Viewed from Mill Wall.
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Bowling Green Reach is located at Grid Ref: TR3458 (Lat: 51.280049, Lng: 1.3544781)

Administrative County: Kent

District: Dover

Police Authority: Kent

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