Viewpoints · South East England
Southernmost Point of Kent
In or near Lydd-on-Sea.
Southernmost Point of Kent is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
Stefan Czapski — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Dungeness · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Southernmost Point of Kent is a named viewpoint in Kent, South-East England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is part of the DUNGENESS National Nature Reserve. It sits within the Folkestone and Hythe parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Dungeness, about 0.4 km away. Postcode area TN29.
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Official information
The Southernmost Point of Kent is part of the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway, which features a unique collection of one-third full size steam locomotives. Visitors can enjoy scenic train rides along 13½ miles of track through picturesque countryside, including a journey to Dungeness, a designated National Nature Reserve.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: DUNGENESS
- Ramsar wetland: Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Southernmost Point of Kent is a viewpoint located in Lydd, South-East England. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), a National Nature Reserve (NNR), and a RAMSAR site, highlighting its ecological significance within the Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay area.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9109, 0.9676
- County
- Kent
- District
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Parish
- Lydd
- Postcode
- TN29 9NB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Folkestone and Hythe
- Phone
- +44 01797 362 353
- Nearest railway station
- Dungeness — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.rhdr.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n6985061155 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Southernmost Point of Kent?
- Southernmost Point of Kent is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TN29 9NB), in the parish of Lydd.
- What is Southernmost Point of Kent?
- Southernmost Point of Kent is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Southernmost Point of Kent?
- The nearest railway station is Dungeness, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN29 9NB.
- Is Southernmost Point of Kent a protected site?
- Yes — Southernmost Point of Kent is part of the Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the DUNGENESS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Southernmost Point of Kent free to visit?
- Yes, Southernmost Point of Kent is free to enter.
- How do I get to Southernmost Point of Kent?
- The nearest railway station is Dungeness, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN29 9NB.