Hythe ranges

6 miles west of Folkestone, on the edge of the town of Hythe, off the A259 Hythe-Dymchurch-Hastings road.

Site Description

An area of low lying, slightly undulating land adjoining the foreshore. Hythe Ranges is one of the oldest ranges in the country and has been used for live firing for nearly 200 years. The whole area is steeped in military history. There are two Martello Towers on Hythe Ranges, and a "Grand Redoubt" fortification at Dymchurch. These were built in the early 1800s to resist potential invasion by Napoleon.

Access Opportunities

Access is available along the foreshore and the sea wall during periods of non-firing.

Hythe Ranges are used for live firing with a Danger Area extending out to sea. Red flags are flown during live firing periods. During this time access is prohibited along the foreshore and see wall. A notice indicating live firing times is displayed at the entrance to the Ranges and on other boards on the security fence at either end of the range complex.

Further Information from...

For further information on live firing times, contact 01303 225879 (office hours) or 01303 225861 (out of hours).

OS Map References

OS Landranger Sheet 189
(Ashford & Romney Marsh) 1:50,000

OS Explorer Sheet 138
(Dover, Folkestone & Hythe) 1:25,000