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
ShingleFacilities
Toilets with disabled facilities and two cafes along the seafrontActivities
SwimmingCalshot 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
ExcellentLifeguard
NoCleaning and Litter
Cleaned daily in the summer.Awards and Recommendations
Marine Conservation Society RecommendedLocation
Nearest town: LymingtonCounty: 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 311470See the Environment Agency report for this beach