Hythe Sound Mirror

The Hythe Sound Mirror is a historical landmark, which is located in an area known as The Roughs. It is an example of unique warning systems that was built between about 1916 and the 1930s and was intended to provide early warning of incoming enemy aircraft in World War II. It is fenced off but you can still get close to it. Although, be prepared to face you walk in very overgrown area with nettles and thistles. The Sound Mirror is a little bit remote to find and lacks sign posting. We followed satnav indications and approached it from a field at the top of the cliffs. Needless to say, we needed to walk through the farm field , but we got there at the end! :) Awesome views of Hythe and the coast from there, so we didn't regret it at the end.
Aug 1st, 2022

The walk from the cycle path alongside the canal was over the fence and a short walk up, however the further you walk the more overgrown it was with nettles and thistles. But in saying that you get a great view I haven't seen before of Hythe across the shooting range and further. But be warned, I couldn't even make it all the way to the sound mirror and it's fensed off anyway but even half way up that hill had great views
Jan 17th, 2022

Difficult to get to - best to approach from the south. A nice ramble through the meadow and a fascinating mid war history - Pre radar
Jan 7th, 2022

Jan 5th, 2022

Sep 30th, 2021