Address: 55 High St, Isle of Grain, Rochester ME3 0BS
Location
Grain Beach is located at the opening between the rivers Medway and Thames, on the Isle of Grain in Rochester. The sand and shingle beach is dog friendly, and there's a level path around the shoreline.
Grain Coastal Park is less than 30 miles from the centre of London but feels fairly remote, once you have passed the industrial estate before the village.
Parking
There is a medium-sized car park just 50 metres from the beach, free of charge.
There is a height limit of 1.9 metres.
The car park had no markings, so there were no specified disabled parking spaces; but during my visit there was plenty of space.
Accessibility
From the car park, there's a 50 metre walk down a few steps to the beach.
Alternatively, wheelchair users can use a sloped path by turning right when leaving the car park. This route is around 150 metres to the beach.
Pictures of both paths are included at the bottom of the page.
There are fairly frequent benches, about every 50 metres, around the park. There are steps that run along coastline path, these can be useful if you need to stop and rest while walking long distances.
Conclusion
Overall, Grain Beach is an ideal place to stop and take in the views. You can see the opening of the River Thames and ships pass by frequently. The short distance from the car park to Grain Beach is perfect for people who struggle to walk long distances. The Coastal Park is a bit hilly, with uneven and slippery surfaces, so this could be a challenge for some visitors.
