Viewpoints · South East England
Operation Sunsetters Spot
In or near Boxley.
Operation Sunsetters Spot is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Bearsted · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Operation Sunsetters Spot is a named viewpoint in Kent, London, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is within the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Faversham and Mid Kent parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bearsted, about 3.4 km away. Postcode area ME14.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Wouldham to Detling Escarpment SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Operation Sunsetters Spot is a viewpoint located in Boxley, Kent, within the London region. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its ecological significance and lies within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 51.3048, 0.5612
- County
- Kent
- District
- Maidstone
- Parish
- Boxley
- Postcode
- ME14 3EA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Faversham and Mid Kent
- Nearest railway station
- Bearsted — 3.4 km
Sources
- osm: n13764193603 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Operation Sunsetters Spot?
- Operation Sunsetters Spot is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode ME14 3EA), in the parish of Boxley.
- What is Operation Sunsetters Spot?
- Operation Sunsetters Spot is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Operation Sunsetters Spot?
- The nearest railway station is Bearsted, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME14 3EA.
- Is Operation Sunsetters Spot a protected site?
- Yes — Operation Sunsetters Spot is part of the Wouldham to Detling Escarpment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Operation Sunsetters Spot free to visit?
- Yes, Operation Sunsetters Spot is free to enter.
- How do I get to Operation Sunsetters Spot?
- The nearest railway station is Bearsted, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME14 3EA.