Adjacent to the popular Compton Bay, swimming is popular from this beach. One of Brook Beach’s most unique features is the fossilised forest of huge trees which appears from beneath the waves at Hanover Point at low tide, closer to the cliffs, fossils can also be found amongst the pebbles along with the casts of… Read more →
IOW Attractions
Compton Bay Freshwater
Located in West Wight, Compton offers a two mile stretch of contrasting golden and dark sands, multi-coloured sandstone cliffs, and the white chalk cliffs at Freshwater in the distance. Popular with surfers, Compton is a totally natural do-it-yourself beach. Bring all you need although there is an ice-cream van that also vends beverages & snacks.… Read more →
Steephill Cove Ventnor
Tucked away at the foot of the Ventnor Undercliff and only accessible by foot is one of the Isle of Wight’s true hidden gems. Access to the cove is made via a short walk from Ventnor Esplanade along the coast path, or a steeper descent down Love Lane. There are two palces to eat, a… Read more →
Ventnor Beach Ventnor
Ventnor beach is the southernmost beach and is well-loved by locals and visitors alike. Nestled in the bay beneath the tumbling tiers of the Victorian town, Ventnor’s red shingle and golden sand beach arches around into a crescent shape. Along the seafront there are places for ice-cream, cafes, bars and pubs. Ventnor Beach currently holds… Read more →
Bonchurch Beach Ventnor
Situated on the south-east coast of the Isle of Wight, the quiet village of Bonchurch is one of the oldest settlements on the Island. A pretty sand and shingle beach with rock pools incorporating the Monks and Horseshoe Bays. You can take the flat walkway right through to Ventnor Esplanade where there are a variety… Read more →
Shanklin Beach Shanklin
Shanklin Beach is a one of the Isle of Wight’s best known and backs onto a traditional English seafront promenade. There are lots of cafes and eateries along the promenade. Towards the southern end the majestic cliffs tower over the beach and you can carry on by foot around the headland to Luccombe Beach at… Read more →