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Make the most of the wind
2 days - GR02
2 day break at Camber Sands, near the ancient town of Rye
Get active with a day’s introduction to kite surfing
Walk along the wide sandy beach and explore the dunes
Stay in stylish, quality accommodation serving excellent local food
Use our Discovery Information to explore further afield
2 day break: Mid week or weekend
Price: £195 per person (mw) and £235 (we)
Hotel accommodation
Tailor made: Get in touch if you would like us to put together a special tailor made package
Available: Kite surfing is a seasonal activity available from April - October.
Activity group size: Kite surfing tuition takes place in groups of 4 but we can take up to 8

To enquire: Email us at

or call 0845 458 2799

 

 
 

Your activity
 

Kite surfing is fast becoming one of the most popular 'adrenaline activity sports' in Europe. It's a hybrid of sports such as snowboarding, kiteflying, wakeboarding and windsurfing, and therfore has incredible appeal. A true extreme sport for the 21st Century, using nothing but the natural power of the wind – a great new sport to discover!

Camber is the perfect spot for kite sports. It has consistent onshore breezes throughout the season, shallow water and lots of space!

To find out more about kite surfing click here (external link).

 
  • A one-day introduction to kite surfing - for other options see ‘Tailor made options’ on the right.
  • Tuition takes place at Camber Sands on the south coast and is divided between a coastal lake and the beach.
  • This is an ideal location for kite sports, with a large tidal range resulting in shallow water, perfect for the beginner.
  • Please remember that kite surfing can only take place in favourable weather conditions. Your break has been designed to allow for two different tuition sessions but should weather conditions prevent this you will be given a voucher to redeem your introduction at another suitable time.
  • Use your Discovery information to explore the natural beauty of Camber Sands and the heritage of Romney Marsh.
 

Your accommodation
 

Recently refurbished The Place, Camber Sands offers 4 star standards of comfort and has style, ambience and quality befitting the stunning dunes, which are literally across the road.

Stay in one of the hotels newly redesigned bedrooms, stylishly finished in natural fabrics. Twins, doubles and family rooms available.
Eat in the brasserie, which serves a delicious menu based on fresh food, sourced from local producers and organic where possible.

 
  • A choice of newly redesigned twin, double, triple and family rooms available.
  • All rooms have en-suite bathrooms, thick white fluffy towels, spa therapy toiletries, coffee and tea making facilities and remote controlled televisions.
  • The brasserie serves a delicious seasonal menu based on fresh food, sourced from local producers and organic where possible.
  • For more information on The Place click here.
  • For a 'multimap' showing location click here (external link).
 

Your destination
 

Camber sands is reputed to be the finest sandy beach in the South-East. Two and a half miles long, this large and open stretch of sand attracts a variety of people from traditional beach users through to horse riders, kite surfers and kite buggy enthusiasts, windsurfers and many more.

 
  • The flat area surrounding Camber Sands is ideal for easy walks and cycle rides.
  • The surrounding natural landscape is of international significance as a site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is a special protected area.
  • Important nature reserves close by include the RSPB reserve at Dungeness and Rye Harbour nature reserve. Further inland there are many interesting and ancient forests to explore.
  • Romney Marsh is close by and has a rich cultural heritage with its marsh churches, oast houses and links to smuggling.
  • Nearby the ancient Cinque Port and hilltop town of Rye has changed little through the ages with medieval, Georgian and half timbered Tudor buildings lining it's pretty cobbled streets.
  • Facilities in Rye include a station, numerous places to eat and bicycle hire.
 

Your free Discovery Pack
 

The Discovery Pack is a combination of specially tailored Discovery Information and a Discovery Product for you to experience during your break and then take home to use after your break.

 
  • Discovery Information consists of details of the activities you have chosen and of local area information including a description, history, maps and places to visit. Click here for more details.
  • The Discovery Information is sent to you as a website when you book so that you can plan ahead and make the most of your stay.
  • Choose which local walks or cycle rides you would like to do from the doorstep of your accommodation.
  • Choose your Discovery Product before you travel from a selection of products specifically tailored for you or your chosen Discovery Break.
  • Example products for ‘Make the most of the wind’ might include: A Trees for Life diary or calender, a wooden newspaper seedling pot making kit or, for a couple, a newspaper logmaker.
Break itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive from 5pm, settle in
Day 2 - Continental breakfast, 1 day’s introduction to kite surfing
Day 3 - Continental breakfast, day free to explore using your Discovery Pack
 
Additional highlights
Hotel leading the regeneration of the local community
Excellent walking and cycling opportunities
Hotel rooms use natural fabrics
Close to the ancient hilltop town of Rye, a Cinque Port
Tailor made options
Extend your kite surfing course to 2 or 3 days
Kids can kitesurf if they weigh at least 8 stone
1-day wind surfing course
2-day dinghy sailing course
Return train travel with taxi transfer
Bicycle hire
Call us to discuss tailored options
Giving something back
We offset carbon emissions associated with your travel and stay
We support local projects that aim to improve the environment
We provide a Take Home environmental experience for our guests

 

 

 

 

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