About the Site
A unique shingle headland on the Kent coast, Dungeness is one of the UK’s migration hotspots. In October, seawatching often produces Gannets and the occasional Skua, while the Bird Observatory records passing Warblers and Chats. Around the power station, Black Redstarts and Peregrines are regular highlights, while the RSPB Reserve adds Marsh Harriers, Great White Egrets, Bearded Tits and the first returning flocks of winter wildfowl. Vast skies, shingle desert, and iconic lighthouses give the site a stark yet unforgettable backdrop.
Further Reading
Entry & Facilities
- Entry fee: Free
- Observatory – nearby toilets and café
- RSPB reserve – visitor centre: toilets, shop; bird hides
Trip Information
- Coaches depart from Stop 40B, Victoria Embankment, 08:00 sharp
- Arrive by 7:50 to board and stow your gear
- Nearest Tube: Embankment
- Outbound journey includes a 20-min service stop; no stop on return
- Depart reserve at 16:30
What to Bring
- Clothes for all weathers
- Binoculars (and scope if you have one)
- Packed lunch
All images © RSPB Images.
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is a registered charity in England and Wales no. 207076 and in Scotland no. SC037654.
