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Stokes Bay is a south-west facing shingle beach situated in Gosport, Hampshire, on the south coast of England. The beach faces across the Solent, offering great views of the Isle of Wight, and is sheltered from the wind by the island. The beach itself is predominantly shingle, with some sand exposed at low tide. A promenade runs along the western side of the beach, with a large grassed area behind, suitable for most recreational activities, including a designated area for barbecues. The village of Alverstoke is located just beyond the grassed area.
The beach is a family-friendly location, with various facilities and activities available. The Gosport Splash Park is situated on the seafront, making it an ideal spot for young children. A restaurant and the local sailing club are also nearby. Visitors can swim at Stokes Bay beach, and watersports are popular here too. The western end of the beach is home to the Diving Museum and the No2 Battery, while the eastern end features the Stokes Bay Angling Club and a public slipway for boats. A car park and toilets are also available.
The beach is dotted with points of interest, including the Grade II gun battery, Fort Gilkicker, located at the eastern end of the beach. Although derelict and fenced off, visitors can walk around the fort, which has an interesting history and potential for development. The beach is dog-friendly, with restrictions in place between 1st May and 30th September from the main pebble beach to the lifeboat station. However, dog walkers can still access the beach at the east end of the bay towards Gilkicker.
Shingle
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| Chance of rain | 100% |
| Max temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 15°C |
| Wind 18mph |  |
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| Min temperature | 9°C |
| feels like | 12°C |
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The tide at Stokes Bay is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 12:41 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 6:09 PM.
Detailed weather and tides »
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Litter bins
Slipway
Large car park by the beach - a charge applies.
Dogs not allowed on certain areas May 1st to September 30th - please check beach signs for restrictions.
Beach cleaned regularly.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
around 3 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 4 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 7 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road or 9 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles east as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles south as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road or 9 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles south as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road or 9 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles east as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road or 10 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles east as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road or 6 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 30 miles by road or 11 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 66 miles by road or 13 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles west as the seagull flies, around 58 miles by road or 17 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles east as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road or 9 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles west as the seagull flies, around 58 miles by road or 17 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles east as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road or 9 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 67 miles by road or 15 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 37 miles by road.
around 8 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 66 miles by road or 16 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles west as the seagull flies, around 57 miles by road or 18 miles on foot using coastal paths.
Location: Alverstoke, Gosport
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SZ600980
Coordinates: 50°46'43"N 1°9'0"W
Mapcode: GBR 9C2.42Q
What 3 Words: aside.sands.rods
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: Gosport
Nearest postcode: PO12 2TR
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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