Compton Bay Beach
Totland, Isle of Wight
Compton Bay is a two mile stretch of sand and rocky shore and is one of the most unspoilt beaches on the Isle of Wight. The south west coast of the island is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), a Heritage Coast and an Area of Outstanding Natural
Beach Type
SandFacilities
Toilets with disabled facilitiesA camp site at Compton Farm is nearby - access by road from Brook (east end only)
Activities
SwimmingSurfing and sea canoeing take place from the beach
It provides excellent rock pooling
Nature and Wildlife
There are a range of lovely coastal walks to the nearby downland owned by the National Trust. The coastal footpath is closed from Hanover Point to Freshwater Bay.Parking
The car parks are pay and display during the summer.Water Quality
ExcellentLifeguard
NoCleaning and Litter
The beach is cleaned daily during July. August and September and weekly between Easter and October. There are no litter bins or dog bins.Dogs
but dogs are banned from 1st June to 30th September.Awards and Recommendations
Marine Conservation Society RecommendedLocation
Nearest town: TotlandCounty: Isle of Wight
Latitude/Longitude: 50.6548, -1.46662
Postcode: PO30 4HB
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
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Access
Follow the coastal footpath from the A3055 Freshwater - Ventnor road. This road is closed from February to at least August 2003. However. access to the beach is still open by road from the Brook (east) end. The two car parks (Hanover Point and ComptoPublic Transport
Trains run from Ryde to Shanklin. The No. 7 Bus from Ventnor. the 7A Bus from Freshwater and the No. 12 usually pass the beach regularly. This summer. due to the closure of the Military Road between February and August. these buses will turn off theNearest Railway Stations
Lymington Pier (Approx. 8 miles away)Lymington Town (Approx. 8 miles away)
Sway (Approx. 11 miles away)
New Milton (Approx. 11 miles away)
Tourist Information
Isle of Wight Tourism. The Quay. Yarmouth. Isle of Wight. Tel: +44 (0)1983 760015 . OR: South Street. Newport. Isle of Wight. Tel: +44 (0)1983 525450.See the Environment Agency report for this beach