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The Great Britain Guide

Beaches · South East England

Calshot Beach

In or near Hamble-le-Rice.

Free admission4.5 · 1,118 Google reviews

Calshot Beach — Beach (pebblestone).

Kite surfing - geograph.org.uk - 1740616

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Best time of year
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Nearest railway station
Piccadilly · 6.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Calshot Beach is a beach on the coast of Hampshire, South-East England. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the New Forest East parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Piccadilly, about 6.3 km away. Postcode area SO45.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Hythe to Calshot Marshes SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Solent SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lee-on-The Solent to Itchen Estuary SSSI
  • Ramsar wetland: Solent & Southampton Water

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Calshot Beach is located in Fawley, Hampshire, in South-East England. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) under multiple classifications, including Hythe to Calshot Marshes, North Solent, and Lee-on-The Solent to Itchen Estuary. The beach offers a natural habitat that supports a variety of wildlife.

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Coordinates
50.8143, -1.3098
County
Hampshire
District
New Forest
Parish
Fawley
Postcode
SO45 1BR
Parliamentary constituency
New Forest East
Nearest railway station
Piccadilly6.3 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Calshot Beach?
Calshot Beach is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO45 1BR), in the parish of Fawley.
What is Calshot Beach?
Calshot Beach — Beach (pebblestone).
How do I get to Calshot Beach?
The nearest railway station is Piccadilly, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO45 1BR.
Is Calshot Beach a protected site?
Yes — Calshot Beach is part of the Hythe to Calshot Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Solent SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Calshot Beach free to visit?
Yes, Calshot Beach is free to enter.
How do I get to Calshot Beach?
The nearest railway station is Piccadilly, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO45 1BR.