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Whitecliff Bay

Isle of Wight, England


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Whitecliff Bay is a privately owned sand and shingle beach located at the eastern tip of the Isle of Wight, known for its geological significance and fossil-rich cliffs. .

Whitecliff Bay is a pleasant privately owned sand and shingle beach, set in a bay and backed by Culver Cliffs and Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park. The beach is situated near the eastern tip of the Isle of Wight and is famous for its well-exposed sedimentary rock sequence, which yields an abundance of fossils. The mostly sandy beach slopes gently up to the base of the cliffs, with a rock ledge at the southern end.

The sand and shingle beach of Whitecliff Bay is approximately 200 metres long and is backed by two holiday parks, making it a popular spot during the summer. The beach is situated at the foot of the high chalk Culver Cliffs, which form part of a site of significant geological interest and are rich in fossils.

The beach has some facilities, including two cafes, but no toilets. Parking is limited, and access to the beach is via two steep concrete paths. The beach is privately owned by one of the holiday parks, but this does not affect public access.

Whitecliff Bay is adjacent to the Isle of Wight Coast Path.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 92%
Max temperature 16°C
feels like 16°C
Wind 27mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 51%
Min temperature 12°C
feels like 13°C
Wind 21mph

The tide at Whitecliff Bay is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 7:48 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 2:57 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Recommended holiday cottages near Whitecliff Bay

Things to do and see in the area

Sally's Riding School (1 miles)
Bembridge Lifeboat Station (1.6 miles)
Adgestone Vineyard (2.8 miles)
Wight Karting (3.3 miles)
Goodleaf Tree Climbing (4.2 miles)
Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum (4.5 miles)
JURASSIC JIM (4.8 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Hillway

Location type: Town

OS Grid: SZ641862

Coordinates: 50°40'20"N 1°5'38"W

Mapcode: GBR BFN.L7K

What 3 Words: farmland.condiment.watchdogs

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.

Country: England

Local Authority: Isle of Wight

Parish: Bembridge

Nearest postcode: PO35 5PY

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