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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills · South East England

Bracklesham Bay

In or near West Wittering.

Free admission

Bracklesham Bay — bay in West Sussex, United Kingdom.

Bracklesham Bay, mountains & hills in West Sussex

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
Nearest railway station
Eastoke Corner · 8.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Bracklesham Bay, the nearest railway station is Eastoke Corner, located 8.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PO20 8SB, and entry is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Bracklesham Bay is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Site of Special Scientific Interest. Part of English Channel. Wikidata describes it as: "bay in West Sussex, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 50.7506°, -0.8510°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bracklesham Bay SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Bracklesham Bay is a 200.6-hectare (496-acre) biological and geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in West Sussex. It is a Geological Conservation Review site. Bracklesham is a coastal bay on the west side of the Manhood Peninsula in West Sussex, England. The bay looks out onto the English Channel and the Isle of Wight is visible from the beach, as is the Nab Tower lighthouse and the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth. The villages of Bracklesham and East Wittering are situated in the centre of the bay and it is bordered by the town of Selsey on the southeastern tip, and the village of West Wittering on the west side.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
50.7506, -0.8510
County
West Sussex
District
Chichester
Parish
East Wittering
Postcode
PO20 8SB
Parliamentary constituency
Chichester
Nearest railway station
Eastoke Corner8.9 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Bracklesham Bay

Places to stay

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Warner's Farm Touring Park

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Places to eat & drink

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The Fisherman's Joy Public House

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The Blacksmith's Arms Public House

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The Spotted Cow, Selsey Road - geograph.org.uk - 2961368📷 5

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The Spotted Cow Public House

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bracklesham Bay?
Bracklesham Bay is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO20 8SB), in the parish of East Wittering.
What is Bracklesham Bay?
Bracklesham Bay — bay in West Sussex, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Bracklesham Bay?
The nearest railway station is Eastoke Corner, about 8.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO20 8SB.
Is Bracklesham Bay a listed building?
Bracklesham Bay is officially recognised as Site of Special Scientific Interest listed.
Is Bracklesham Bay a protected site?
Yes — Bracklesham Bay is part of the Bracklesham Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Bracklesham Bay free to visit?
Yes, Bracklesham Bay is free to enter.
How do I get to Bracklesham Bay?
Drivers can navigate to postcode PO20 8SB. It sits within the Chichester parliamentary constituency.