Hawk Place Camping

This is a cracking part of Kent coast for hikes, bike rides and serene strolls, particularly for those on a weekend city escape... A seawall runs from Minnis Bay a mile and a half from Hawk Place Camping along to Reculver three and a half miles away; as it's tarmaced, cycling, walking or pushing buggies or wheelchairs is a cinch along its length. The seaside resort of Birchington or Birchington-on-Sea is a five-minute drive away and set between Herne Bay and Margate. It has the eighteenth century manor house, grounds and museum of Quex Park lying to its south, home to the many stuffed African animals of the Powell-Cotton Museum. Three smaller beaches run alongside Birchington's main one of Minnis Bay. From Birchington, catch a train to other Kent seaside and countryside spots for day tripping, such as Broadstairs, Margate, Herne Bay, Faversham, Chatham and Rochester.