Yorkletts

Settlement in Kent Canterbury

England

Yorkletts

Holiday Park at Seasalter There are many chalet and caravan parks along this shore, this one, near the Blue Anchor pub, is right on the beach, separated only by a lowish sea wall and the Saxon Shore Way. Looking east towards Whitstable. — Holiday Park at Seasalter Credit: Penny Mayes

Yorkletts is a small village located in the county of Kent, in southeastern England. Situated along the coast, it lies on the northeastern outskirts of the larger seaside town of Whitstable. With a population of approximately 1,000 residents, it is known for its picturesque rural setting and tranquil atmosphere.

The village is characterized by its charming traditional cottages and historic buildings, many of which date back to the 18th and 19th centuries. The local architecture reflects the area's rich heritage and adds to the village's quaint and idyllic appeal.

Yorkletts is surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, including vast fields and farmland. The area is particularly famous for its beautiful orchards and fruit farms, which contribute to the local economy and provide a scenic backdrop for visitors and residents alike.

Despite its small size, Yorkletts boasts a strong sense of community and offers a range of amenities to its residents. These include a local primary school, a village hall, a post office, and a few small shops and businesses. The village also benefits from its proximity to Whitstable, where residents can access a wider range of facilities, including supermarkets, restaurants, and leisure activities.

For those seeking outdoor activities, Yorkletts is conveniently located near the coast and various nature reserves. The nearby Oare Marshes Nature Reserve and Blean Woods provide opportunities for walking, birdwatching, and exploring the local flora and fauna.

Overall, Yorkletts is a charming and peaceful village, offering a serene retreat for those seeking a slower pace of life in the heart of the Kent countryside.

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Yorkletts Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.330395/1.002081 or Grid Reference TR0963. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Holiday Park at Seasalter

There are many chalet and caravan parks along this shore, this one, near the Blue Anchor pub, is right on the beach, separated only by a lowish sea wall and the Saxon Shore Way. Looking east towards Whitstable.

Penny Mayes

Seasalter Levels

Marked on the map as a nature reserve and bordered by caravan parks the marsh (along with Graveney, Cleve and Nagden Marshes to the west) covers an area of about eleven square kilometres between here and Faversham Creek. It has been drained since the sea wall was built in the 14th century and is grazed by sheep and cattle. The feathery tops of the reeds show the positions of the drainage dykes. Looking south from Faversham Road, the pylons are in TR0863.

Penny Mayes

Seasalter Cross

Not a stone cross but a cross roads on the south western edge of this ancient borough, first recorded in an Anglo Saxon charter of 785 CE. Faversham Road is now the 'through' road, left for the Blue Anchor pub and the road along the sea wall to Faversham, straight on for Joy Lane and eventually Whitstable. Church Lane runs right and was the road to Canterbury in Roman times but now runs up to the slip road from the east-bound Thanet Way. The fourth road, beside which I stood, is Seasalter Lane which runs south and under the Thanet Way to Yorkletts.

Penny Mayes

The Blue Anchor, Seasalter

Surrounded by caravan holiday parks this pub does a good trade in the summer. It stands near the point where the Faversham Road turns west to follow the sea wall along the Swale coast.

Penny Mayes

Railway bridge on Faversham Road, Seasalter

The North Kent Coast line crosses the marshes between Faversham and Seasalter heading north towards the coast at this point, then runs along the shore until it enters Whitstable proper. Looking NW with Seasalter Level on the left.

Penny Mayes

The edge of the marsh, Seasalter

A small caravan park and some horses on the north eastern edge of Seasalter Levels. The rising ground in the background is Wralk Hill in TR0963.

Penny Mayes

Seasalter Beach

Looking east with Whitstable beyond and Herne Bay on the left.

Penny Mayes

Holiday Park, Seasalter

One of the several caravan parks in this area. Looking south.

Penny Mayes

Seasalter Waterski Club

On the seafront at the point where the Faversham Road turns sharp left to follow the coast. Looking west, the water is The Oaze, part of The Swale with the Isle of Sheppey visible to the north.

Penny Mayes

Ditch by Seasalter Lane

Looking south down the eastern edge of Seasalter Levels.

Penny Mayes

Seasalter Lane

Running south from TR0964 : Seasalter Cross towards Yorkletts.

Penny Mayes

Beach huts - Seasalter

Beach huts between the sea and the (historic) railway.

Simon Leatherdale

Seasalter Yachts

Martin Smith

Nursery at Waterham

The greenhouses of this huge plant nursery straddle the northern grid line of this square - the cylindrical structures are in TR0763. Viewed from the bridge which crosses the Thanet Way which gives one of the few high vantage points in the area. Land to the left on the horizon is the Isle of Sheppey.

Penny Mayes

Services on the Thanet Way

The A299 Thanet Way has been greatly improved in recent years and in this area has been transformed from a suicidal three-lane road to dual-carriageway. This has reduced accidents and traffic hold-ups on sunny summer weekends. Whitstable is visible on the left.

Penny Mayes

Looking towards Dargate

With Holly Hill (at 108 metres, a prominent feature hereabouts) in the background.

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New road from Plumpudding Lane

Local lanes which used to make dangerous junctions with the A299 Thanet Way now cross it via bridges with a complex network of slip roads. Plumpudding Lane, just visible, runs from the hamlet of Highstreet to Dargate but if you want to get to either place from Waterham you must use this road. Clay Hill in the background.

Penny Mayes