DUNGENESS WALK

The deserted landscape of Dungeness carries an eerie beauty, the likes of which you will struggle to find elsewhere in the UK. That’s because the landscape here, although a shingle beach, is classified as a desert.

Punctuated by two lighthouses, the beach itself is largely empty. You’ll wander along wooden walkways and be able to find old timber huts and a handful of abandoned boats, all watched over by the hulk of the nearby nuclear power station.

The area feels quiet and empty and definitely has to be seen to be believed, as it truly is a unique landscape. Walking here feels like being on a movie set, and we’re sure your dog will appreciate exploring this strange new world as they can roam free and enjoy this vast dog-friendly beach while you drink in the extraordinary surroundings.

There are plenty of areas of interest on and around the beach, including a steam train to the lighthouse, and filmmaker Derek Jarman’s cottage and it’s quirky driftwood garden.

Walk Length: 13.5km Difficulty: Easy Starting Point: Dungeness light railway station Terrain: Beach, Shingle Free Parking? Yes, at Lade and Park Street

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