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Beaches in Canterbury

4 named beaches. Wildest: Beltinge Bay. Easiest beach day: Studhill Bay.

Wild beaches: Top 4

Nature is the point: famous, protected, big and quiet
  1. Beltinge Bayabout 4.1 hectares · Excellent water (2025)
  2. Studhill Bayabout 28 hectares · Excellent water (2025)
  3. Minnis Bayabout 27 hectares · Excellent water (2025)
  4. Herne Bay Beachabout 1.6 hectares · Good water (2025)

Easy beach days: Top 4

Cafe, toilets and parking a few steps from the sand
  1. Studhill BayCafe or food, Toilets, Parking, Lifeguards · Excellent water (2025)
  2. Herne Bay BeachCafe or food, Toilets, Parking, Lifeguards · Good water (2025)
  3. Minnis BayCafe or food, Toilets, Parking, Bus under 100 m · Excellent water (2025)
  4. Beltinge BayCafe or food, Parking, Showers or water, Bus 200 m · Excellent water (2025)

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