The Street, a shingle spit running out to sea at low tide
View of "The Street" taken from Tankerton Slopes looking toward the Isle of Sheppy

The Street

Whitstable

A natural shingle spit that emerges at low tide and can be walked half a mile out into the estuary.

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Old streetsTime here: 45 min – 1.5 h

On the map

Marine Parade, Tankerton, CT5 2BD

Quick facts

The Street is a shingle spit running about 800 metres out to sea, east of the harbour.

It can be walked only at low tide, so check the tide times before setting out.

It is the last remnant of the Swale river valley, which has been lost to erosion.

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