Gurnard Beach
Cowes, Isle of Wight
Near to Cowes town, a shelving sand and shingle beach with great views of the Solent backed by a picturesque promenade and beach huts. Much favoured by water sports enthusiasts who flock to the local boat park.
Beach Type
sand & shingleFacilities
Cafe/restaurantShops
Toilets
Disabled access
Beach huts
Slipway
Promenade
Campsite
Activities
SwimmingWindsurfing
Surfing
Sailing
Jet skiing
Parking
Parking availableWater Quality
AcceptableLifeguard
NoDogs
Dogs restricted.Awards and Recommendations
Quality Coast AwardLocation
Nearest town: CowesCounty: Isle of Wight
Latitude/Longitude: 50.7602, -1.32363
Postcode: PO31 8LD
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
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Access
Off B3325 from Cowes. Served by local buses. and also walkable for Cowes ferry terminal.Nearest Railway Stations
Ryde Pier Head (Approx. 7 miles away)Ryde Esplanade (Approx. 7 miles away)
Hamble (Approx. 8 miles away)
Netley (Approx. 8 miles away)
Ryde St Johns Road (Approx. 8 miles away)
Tourist Information
Cowes tic: 9 The Arcade. Cowes. Isle of Wight. England. PO31 7AR. Telephone: +44 (0)1983 813818 Fax: +44 (0)1983 280078 E-mail: info@islandbreaks.co.uk Website: www.islandbreaks.co.ukSee the Environment Agency report for this beach