This vast shingle beach located in the south of the UK is a unique and wild place to visit, and it’s been named as one of the “greatest in the world”.

Dungeness is the perfect location to unwind and disconnect from busy modern life, surrounded by coastal walks, bars and local seafood joints.

In the recent list of the 50 best beaches in the world compiled by the Telegraph, travel writer Xenia Taliotis said: “The unique landscapes of Dungeness have kept me in their thrall since the first time I visited.”

Dungeness was highlighted as “Best for wildlife” and that’s because this beach is teaming with all sorts of natural land and sea animals, from Arctic terns, cormorants, shags, seals, and porpoises. 

It even has the Dungeness Nature Reserve set a bit back from the beach, where you’ll find wet grassy lands and gorgeous wildflower meadows. 

Impressively, the reserve is home to 600 species of plants – a third of all plants found in the UK. It is also home to several rare insects.

As it is often described as the UK’s only desert, the beach can sometimes seem desolate and eerie. For many visitors, however, this is what gives Dungeness its charm. 

It’s placed on the tip of the Romney Marsh peninsula, in Kent, and as well as wildlife you’ll also find lighthouses and abandoned boats. 

Remains of old fishing gear and military structures dating from WWII and the Napoleonic wars now decorate the beach, setting it apart from your average English coastline.

This isn’t just a beach for summer visitors, as Dungeness is also a great destination during autumn and the winter months.

Whether you’re visiting for the unusual seaside remnants or the vast amounts of nature and wildlife, Dungeness will not leave you disappointed.