insideKENT Magazine Issue 112 - August 2021 | Page 45

SAND , SEA & SURF : insideKENT ’ s Guide To An Active Summer
SUMMERSTAYCATION

SAND , SEA & SURF : insideKENT ’ s Guide To An Active Summer

KENT IS HOME TO SOME OF THE BEST BEACHES IN THE UK , BLESSED WITH NOT ONE , NOT TWO , BUT NINE BLUE FLAG BEACHES , PROVIDING ALL THE MORE REASON FOR THOSE ADRENALINE JUNKIES AND WATERSPORTS ENTHUSIASTS TO EXPLORE THE ABUNDANCE OF WATER ACTIVITIES ON OFFER ! FROM KITESURFING AND SUPPING TO CANOEING , SAILING AND THE NOW POPULAR WING FOILING , WE ’ VE ROUNDED UP SOME OF OUR FAVOURITE WATERSPORTS SPOTS IN KENT , BOTH ON THE COAST AND INLAND . EXPLORE KENT BY WATER AND BOOK NOW FOR YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE .
DOVER SEA SAFARI , DOVER
Dover Sea Safari // Dover www . doverseasafari . co . uk
This sensitive wildlife observation opportunity allows you to see seals and other wildlife in their natural habitat and without being disturbed . Travel across Pegwell Bay , go under the iconic White Cliffs of Dover and along the breathtaking White Cliffs Country coastline . Upon reaching Walmer , you head north , passing Deal and taking in a close view of Deal Pier . Onward through to Sandwich Bay , you enter the mouth of the River Stour through Pegwell Bay . The lovely Pegwell Bay is a large nature reserve , known for its migratory wading birds and wildfowl and it ’ s here you will see the seal colony . After about 20 minutes of viewing you return with a thrilling blast back to Dover Marina ( weather permitting ).
Tiller & Wheel // Nr Sittingbourne www . tillerandwheel . com
When you ’ re knot shore of where to go ( sea what we did there ), set sail on your blossoming romance and head to the horizons with Tiller and Wheel . Hop aboard the historic Sailing Barge and discover East Kent ’ s charming coast and peaceful waters . From one-hour trips to full day excursions ( depending on how well you ’ re getting on ), there ’ s a trip to suit every voyager . If you need a little more anchoragement , there ’ s even options for prosecco-topped afternoon tea , perfect for those tempted by a tipple and a homemade cake-yum !
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