Beaches · South East England
Alum Bay Beach
In or near Brook.
Alum Bay Beach — beach in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Alum Bay Beach is a beach on the coast of South-East England. The site is within the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Isle of Wight West parliamentary constituency. Postcode area PO39.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Headon Warren and West High Down SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Alum Bay Beach is located in Totland, South-East England. It is part of the Isle of Wight Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest for Headon Warren and West High Down. The beach is known for its striking multi-coloured cliffs and unique geological features.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6691, -1.5694
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Totland
- Postcode
- PO39 0JD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight West
Sources
- wikidata: Q123244355 (CC0)
- commons: Alum Bay beach - geograph.org.uk - 5215404.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alum Bay Beach?
- Alum Bay Beach is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO39 0JD), in the parish of Totland.
- What is Alum Bay Beach?
- Alum Bay Beach — beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Alum Bay Beach?
- The nearest town is Brook. Drivers can use postcode PO39 0JD.
- Is Alum Bay Beach a protected site?
- Yes — Alum Bay Beach is part of the Headon Warren and West High Down SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Alum Bay Beach free to visit?
- Yes, Alum Bay Beach is free to enter.
- How do I get to Alum Bay Beach?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PO39 0JD. It sits within the Isle of Wight West parliamentary constituency.