Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay
Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay, Protected wetland area in Kent and East Sussex, United Kingdom.
The protected site spans 10,172 hectares across coastal landscapes, featuring saltmarshes, sand dunes, shingle beaches, saline lagoons, and lowland ditch networks.
In 2006, British authorities designated this extensive area as a Site of Special Scientific Interest to safeguard its biological and geological characteristics.
The region contains seven lighthouse structures, including the wooden lighthouse from 1615 and the current High Light Tower from 1904.
Natural England manages public access points throughout the protected area, with information centers providing guidance on wildlife observation and walking trails.
Scientists have documented over 600 plant species within the reserve, establishing it as a primary location for invertebrate research in Britain.
GPS coordinates: 50.94300,0.94600
Latest update: March 14, 2025 06:24
Prospect Cottage
3.1 km
Lydd Ranges
3.7 km
Dungeness Lighthouse
3.9 km
All Saints Church, Lydd
2.9 km
Church of St Nicholas
4.7 km
The Guild Hall
3 km
St John's Priory, Including The Ruins Of The Priory
4.8 km
The Town Hall
4.7 km
Dungeness Old Lighthouse
3.7 km
Dungeness Old Lighthouse
3.7 km
The George Hotel
3 km
The New Inn
4.8 km
The Ship Hotel
4.9 km
St Peter's
2.6 km
Denge Beach
3.4 km
The Cinque Port Arms
4.7 km
Lade Fort
1.4 km
Denge acoustic mirrors
1.5 km
1, High Street
3 km
The Prince Of Wales Public House
5 km
The Assembly Rooms And Schoolroom Adjoining
4.7 km
New Romney Library
4.8 km
Lydd War Memorial
3 km
Dungeness Lighthousemen's Dwellings
3.7 km
Mulberry House
4.6 km
Manor Farmhouse
2.7 km
Southlands Hospital
4.7 km
Dungeness National
1.4 kmReviews
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