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Calshot Beach is part of a shingle spit that extends into the southern end of Southampton Water. The beach is primarily composed of shingle with some sand and is backed by rows of colourful beach huts. Visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the Solent, Southampton, and the Isle of Wight from the beach.
The beach features short wooden groynes at the top, which slope down to a shingle and sand shelf that extends out into the water at low tide. This shelf provides plenty of shallow water at mid-tides, making it a popular spot for water sports enthusiasts. The beach is home to the Calshot Activities Centre, which offers a range of activities including windsurfing, kitesurfing, sailing, and climbing. The centre is located in a historic hangar that was once used to house flying boats from the Calshot Naval Air Station.
The spit is also home to an extensive saltmarsh area, which is of important wildlife interest. The saltmarsh is home to a variety of birds and other wildlife, making it a great spot for nature lovers. In recent years, the beach has even played host to some rare visitors, including Thor the Walrus, who made an appearance in December 2022.
Calshot Beach has a rich history, with Calshot Castle, a 16th-century fort built by Henry VIII in 1539, located on the spit. The castle was one of several forts built to defend the south coast from French and Spanish attacks. Today, the beach offers a range of facilities, including the Calshot Sailing Club, which is located on the beach and offers a welcoming clubhouse for sailors.
The beach is dog-friendly, but visitors are advised to keep an eye out for signs indicating areas where dogs must be kept on a lead. While Calshot Beach has been cited as a nudist/naturist beach in the past, the current owners of the beach (Manor of Cadland) do not permit nudity and have threatened to take legal action against anyone who does not comply.
Shingle
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 93% |
| Max temperature | 16°C |
| feels like | 16°C |
| Wind 22mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 37% |
| Min temperature | 12°C |
| feels like | 13°C |
| Wind 17mph | |
The tide at Calshot Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 1:28 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 3:53 AM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Car parks adjacent to the beach.
Dogs are welcome but please check signs for restrictions.
Cleaned daily during the summer.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Excellent water quality
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Blue Box Experiences (2.9 miles)
Hamble-Warsash Ferry (3.3 miles)
Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway (3.5 miles)
Isle Of Wight Coastal Footpath (3.7 miles)
Titchfield Haven National Nature Reserve (3.8 miles)
Universal Yacht Charter - Day Sailing (4.2 miles)
Osborne House (4.2 miles)
English Rose Collection (5.2 miles)
All distances are approximate
around 2 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 14 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 16 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 18 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
around 18 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
around 19 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 28 miles by road.
around 19 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 28 miles by road.
around 19 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 28 miles by road.
around 20 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 28 miles by road.
around 2 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 33 miles by road or 18 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles south as the seagull flies, around 29 miles by road.
around 3 miles south as the seagull flies, around 28 miles by road.
around 3 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 30 miles by road.
around 4 miles east as the seagull flies, around 34 miles by road or 22 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles east as the seagull flies, around 34 miles by road or 24 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road or 12 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 38 miles by road or 27 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 35 miles by road.
around 9 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 35 miles by road.
around 9 miles east as the seagull flies, around 40 miles by road or 28 miles on foot using coastal paths.
Location: Hillhead
Location type: Rural
Nearest village: Calshot
OS Grid: SU482011
Coordinates: 50°48'29"N 1°19'0"W
Mapcode: GBR 894.9WP
What 3 Words: major.cheaper.relished
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
County: Hampshire
Country: England
Local Authority: New Forest
Parish: Fawley
Nearest postcode: SO45 1BR
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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