Thanet Coastal Codes

The Thanet coast is a valued open space used by many people for recreational activities. It is also highly valued for its plants, animals and birds. Local people agreed that a series of voluntary codes could help safeguard the area’s coastline and wildlife, whilst encouraging people to use the coast responsibly and safely.

Cracking the Codes

The Codes were written jointly by people involved in coastal activities and the Thanet Coast Project, and individuals and clubs are encouraged to support them. They will also be reviewed from time to time.

The first review updated the codes in 2005, and the next review is planned for 2009/10. If you would like to comment on any of the codes, please contact us and your comments will be considered when the codes are next reviewed.

Coastal Codes

• Main Recreational Activities Location Map (334kb pdf)*
• Thanet Coastal Codes leaflet (1mb pdf)*

Help and tips for downloading pdf files.

Please click on the links below to see the codes online.

• Seashore Code

• Bait digging & collecting

• Dog Walking*

• Horse Riding
• Marine Wildlife Watching

• Powercraft Activities

• Field Trips

• Shellfish Harvesting & Fixed Netting

• Shore Angling

• Wind-Powered Activities

Please note:

• * From 2009, new local Dog Byelaws will be in operation - link to further details.
• The Thanet Coastal Codes are to be reviewed by NE Kent stakeholders, and a new leaflet reprinted in 2009/10.

North East Kent Research Code

Please follow the Thanet Coastal Codes

Respect Coastal Wildlife
Consider other users
Stay safe
Be environmentally friendly

Thanet Coast Project

Telephone: +44 (0) 1843 577672
Fax: +44 (0) 1843 577686

E-mail: thanet.coast
@thanet.gov.uk