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Visitors, walkers, photographers downloadable 24 page guide to locations to discover in Swale.

"Welcome to Swale! This is a significant landscape with a rich arts heritage. The great painter JMW Turner loved capturing the big skies and the quality of light here; so we're definitely in good artistic company!

This guide features a variety of evocative and unusual photo locations for you to explore as part of a day out walking or as specific spots to head to with your camera. Whether you have a smartphone or a DSLR, this guide has ideas and inspiration for you to plan your visit and discover some outstanding land and seascapes.

Excellent photography is possible at anytime of day or year in Swale. From creeks, marshes, shipwrecks and ancient forests to nature reserves, wild horses and Highland Cattle, it's an incredibly varied landscape.

Each location includes hints and tips for making your photography a success. From planning your visit around tides, sunrises and sunsets or specific times of the year, all the key secrets to each location are revealed.

Also included are suggested walking routes, pubs, cafes and restaurants. These are hidden gems which I've have found for myself and can highly recommend to you. They might lie off the beaten track, but they are places with unique character and charm where you will enjoy first class Kentish hospitality.

I hope this helps you to enjoy discovering Swale with your camera and I wish you good light and Turner-esque skies!"

Introduction by author Alex Hare - www.alexharephotography.com @alexharephotography

Download Discover Swale - A Photo Location Guide as a 24 page pdf

The official tourism website for the Swale area North Kent.