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Paddleboarding-Broadstairs to Botany Bay
Paddleboarding-Broadstairs to Botany Bay
Seven bays between Dumpton Bay and Foreland Point known as the jewels in Thanet’s crown. The natural arch at its northern end is a fun challenge to paddle through as you make your way to Botany Bay.
A full route description can be found in our book Paddleboarding South East
Access restrictions No licence required.
Starting Point Dumpton Bay, Dumpton Gap, Broadstairs, CT10 1TD. Grid ref. TR 395 666; What3Words pillow.from.amount.
Parking Roadside (free) close to beach.
Launching Beach.
Pitstops worth the climb up the steps for refreshments with a view, Captain Digby, Kingsgate Bay, tel. 01843 867764.
Lessons and tours Kent Surf School, Broadstairs, tel. 07834 639679; Joss Bay Surf School, tel. 07719 902025.
Getting there A255 from Ramsgate to Broadstairs. R after Ramsgate Garden Centre onto Montefiore Rd. L onto Dumpton Park Drive, then R onto Dumpton Gap Road to park near beach.
Broadstairs to Botany Bay Paddleboard route map
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