Probably most famous for its location housing Britain's first and oldest nuclear power station, Dungeness has also been named as one of the most 'authentic' spots to visit, with the others being Zanzibar, Antigue and Vienna.
Well, I'm not so sure about that, but certain aspects of the large shingle beach littered with rotten boats, dumped containers and fishing gear give it a third world feel. It's not all bad, though. We found plenty of picturesque scenes, and you probably have to take the rough with the smooth.
Dungeness point does feel a bit like the end of the world, with the wide, flat coastal expanse giving it an air of desolation, emptiness and, um, bleakness. See for yourselves here, or go visit - it's about 2 hours away from London.
Did you know, it's officially designated as a desert? being incapable of sustaining more than a certain percentage of plant life. You should have told me you were heading this way hon, I'd have come and found you
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