Bishopstone Cliffs
Bishopstone Cliffs is a 67.4-hectare (167-acre) Local Nature Reserve in Reculver on the eastern outskirts of Herne Bay, Kent. It is owned and managed by Canterbury City Council. It is part of Thanet Coast Site of Special Scientific Interest, and Thanet Coast and Sandwich Bay Ramsar site and Special Protection Area.
| Bishopstone Cliffs | |
|---|---|
| Type | Local Nature Reserve |
| Location | Herne Bay, Kent |
| OS grid | TR 212 689 |
| Area | 67.4 hectares (167 acres) |
| Managed by | Canterbury City Council |
This is a grassland site on the top of cliffs, and it has some rare insect species. Sand martins nest in holes in the cliffs, and other birds include skylarks, meadow pipits and corn buntings.
Due to historic cliff subsidence in the area , fencing and gates were installed around the glen cliff edge in 2022 for safety reasons. The fencing has a wildlife friendly design and allows the movement of hedgehogs and other animals.
There is public access to the site, most of which is within Reculver Country Park.