Natural landmarks · South East England
North Foreland
In or near Westwood.
North Foreland — natural landmark 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
- Broadstairs · 2.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
North Foreland is a natural landmark located in england south east. British cliffs and named natural rock outcrops recorded in OpenStreetMap.
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360° view
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Thanet Coast SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Thanet Coast & Sandwich Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
North Foreland is a prominent natural landmark located in South-East England. It forms part of the chalk cliffs that define the coastline of the area. The site offers striking views of the English Channel and is notable for its geological features. Visitors can observe the natural landscape and the diverse flora and fauna that inhabit the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3773, 1.4478
- County
- Kent
- District
- Thanet
- Parish
- Broadstairs and St. Peters
- Postcode
- CT10 3QU
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Thanet
- Established
- 1636
- Nearest railway station
- Broadstairs — 2.1 km
Sources
- osm: w746420323 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q15680058 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Foreland?
- North Foreland is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT10 3QU), in the parish of Broadstairs and St. Peters.
- What is North Foreland?
- North Foreland — natural landmark in england south east.
- How do I get to North Foreland?
- The nearest railway station is Broadstairs, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT10 3QU.
- When was North Foreland built?
- Built or established in 1636.
- Is North Foreland a protected site?
- Yes — North Foreland is part of the Thanet Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Thanet Coast & Sandwich Bay Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to North Foreland?
- The nearest railway station is Broadstairs, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT10 3QU.