Natural landmarks · South East England
Crab Bay
In or near Martin Mill.
Crab Bay — a natural feature in england south east.
David Anstiss — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dover Priory · 3.6 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Crab Bay is a named natural feature in england south east, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dover to Kingsdown Cliffs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Crab Bay is a natural landmark located in South-East England. This coastal area is notable for its distinctive geological features and scenic views. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment, ideal for walking and enjoying the natural landscape. The bay is part of a larger coastal ecosystem, attracting wildlife and offering opportunities for observation and photography.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1323, 1.3553
- County
- Kent
- District
- Dover
- Parish
- St. Margaret's at Cliffe
- Postcode
- CT15 5NA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dover and Deal
- Nearest railway station
- Dover Priory — 3.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11153494 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crab Bay?
- Crab Bay is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT15 5NA), in the parish of St. Margaret's at Cliffe.
- What is Crab Bay?
- Crab Bay — a natural feature in england south east.
- How do I get to Crab Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT15 5NA.
- Is Crab Bay a protected site?
- Yes — Crab Bay is part of the Dover to Kingsdown Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Crab Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT15 5NA.