Calshot Beach

Lymington, Hampshire

Calshot beach is part of a shingle spit which lies within the open landscape of the South Hampshire coast. It offers panoramic views of the Solent, Southampton and the Isle of Wight. The spit also has an extensive saltmarsh of important wildlife interest.

Beach Type

Shingle

Facilities

Toilets with disabled facilities and two cafes along the seafront

Activities

Swimming
Calshot Activities Centre is located nearby with water and outdoor activities

Nature and Wildlife

There is a walk from Calshot Spit to Ashlett Creek.

Parking

Car parks adjacent to the beach.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

No

Cleaning and Litter

Cleaned daily in the summer.

Awards and Recommendations

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Lymington
County: Hampshire
Latitude/Longitude: 50.8078, -1.31726
Postcode: SO45 1BS
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

Access to the spit is via the B3053 from Fawley.

Nearest Railway Stations

Hamble (Approx. 4 miles away)
Netley (Approx. 4 miles away)
Swanwick (Approx. 5 miles away)
Bursledon (Approx. 5 miles away)
Fareham (Approx. 6 miles away)

Tourist Information

Lymington Visitors Information Centre. New Street. Lymington. Hampshire. Tel: 01926 311470

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Lymington

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