Beaches · South East England
Colwell Bay
In or near Brook.
Colwell Bay is a 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)
- Nearest railway station
- Lymington Pier · 7.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Colwell Bay is located in the Isle of Wight, with the nearest railway station being Lymington Pier, which is 7.1 km away. Entry to the beach is free.
About
Colwell Bay 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. The nearest railway station is Lymington Pier, about 7.1 km away. Postcode area PO40.
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Official information
Colwell Bay is a picturesque beach located on the north-west coast of the Isle of Wight, known for its clear waters and sandy shoreline, making it ideal for swimming. The beach features amenities such as beach huts, cafes, and a bar, along with stunning views of the Solent and nearby landmarks like Hurst Castle.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Colwell Bay SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Colwell Bay (grid reference SZ323873) is a bay in the west of the Isle of Wight. It is located between the towns of Totland and Yarmouth. The bay's northernmost point is Cliff's End (Fort Albert) the closest point of the Island to the British mainland, with Hurst Castle situated at the end of a long peninsula just under a mile (1500 metres) to the northwest. The bay's southern boundary is marked by Warden Point. Colwell Bay has a popular beach, with two miles of sand and shingle, and facilities including cafes, shops and equipment hire outlets. An area of 33.5 acres (13.56 ha) has been notified as a geological Site of Special Scientific Interest, notification originally taking place in 1959. The site is significant for its Eocene geology and maritime vegetated soft cliff habitat. It is the location of three chines: Colwell Chine, Brambles Chine and Linstone Chine. Colwell Bay is on the A3054 road and near the western end of the A3055 road. Public transport to the area is provided by Southern Vectis route 7 and the Needles Tour.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 50.6942, -1.5348
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Freshwater
- Postcode
- PO40 9SZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight West
- Nearest railway station
- Lymington Pier — 7.1 km
- Official site
- www.visitisleofwight.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w836077455 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Colwell Bay (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Colwell Bay?
- Colwell Bay is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO40 9SZ), in the parish of Freshwater.
- What is Colwell Bay?
- Colwell Bay is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Colwell Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Lymington Pier, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO40 9SZ.
- Is Colwell Bay a protected site?
- Yes — Colwell Bay is part of the Colwell Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Colwell Bay free to visit?
- Yes, Colwell Bay is free to enter.
- How do I get to Colwell Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Lymington Pier, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO40 9SZ.