Access Keys

Beaches in the north



Gurnard Bay beach

Ideal for family bathing with a gently shelving sand and shingle beach. Also suitable for wind surfing and dinghy sailing with a slipway for small boats.

Café, beach huts, toilets and parking.



Cowes beach

Prince's Esplanade provides a sand and shingle beach accessible by car or on foot. Ideal for family swimming, plenty of seafront activities plus fantastic views of yachts, cruise ships and large container vessels in the Solent.

Café, parking, toilets and boat trips.



East Cowes beach

A short walk from the town centre, you will discover sand and shingle beach suitable for swimming and canoeing. Beach huts, deckchair hire, children's play area and paddling pool.

Café, toilets and car parking.

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Red Jet Hi-Speed service
Southampton <> West Cowes, Isle of Wight
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Southampton <> East Cowes, Isle of Wight
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