Natural landmarks · South East England
Gurnard Bay
In or near Carisbrooke.
Gurnard Bay — a natural feature in england south east.
Ian S — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Exbury Central · 7.0 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Gurnard Bay is a named natural feature in england south east, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
- Ramsar wetland: Solent & Southampton Water
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gurnard Bay is a natural landmark located in South-East England. This coastal area features a mix of sandy and pebbled beaches, offering picturesque views of the Solent. It is known for its tranquil atmosphere and scenic walking routes along the shoreline. The bay is a popular spot for water activities and provides opportunities for wildlife observation.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7595, -1.3287
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Gurnard
- Postcode
- PO31 8LL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight West
- Nearest railway station
- Exbury Central — 7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2647751 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Gurnard Beach
Beaches · 0.3 km
Gurnard Bay
Mountains & hills · 0.6 km
All Saints' Church, Gurnard
Historic churches · 0.9 km
Gurnard Pines Holiday Camp
Caravan parks · 1.2 km
Egypt Point light
Lighthouses · 1.4 km
Cowes War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
St. Mary's Church, Cowes
Historic churches · 1.9 km
Comforts Farm (Caravan Park)
Caravan parks · 2.0 km
Holy Trinity Church, Cowes
Historic churches · 2.0 km
Sunnycott Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 2.0 km
Endeavour House
B&Bs · 2.1 km
West Cowes Castle
Castles · 2.1 km
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Where to eat & stay near Gurnard Bay
Places to stay
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Gurnard Pines Holiday Camp
Gurnard Pines Holiday Camp — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 4Caravan parks · South East England
Comforts Farm (Caravan Park)
Comforts Farm (Caravan Park) — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Sunnycott Caravan Park
Sunnycott Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south east.
📷 7B&Bs · South East England
Endeavour House
Endeavour House — a bed-and-breakfast in england south east.
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📷 7Places to eat & drink
📷 5Restaurants · South East England
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Cowes Tandoori
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The Cranbourne Arms Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gurnard Bay?
- Gurnard Bay is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO31 8LL), in the parish of Gurnard.
- What is Gurnard Bay?
- Gurnard Bay — a natural feature in england south east.
- How do I get to Gurnard Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Exbury Central, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO31 8LL.
- Is Gurnard Bay a protected site?
- Yes — Gurnard Bay is part of the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB) and the Solent & Southampton Water Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Gurnard Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Exbury Central, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO31 8LL.