Selsey Beach
Bognor Regis, West Sussex
At Selsey there is the unique Selsey Bill low headland that reaches 3 miles out to sea. The beach extends in both directions from the headland. The groyne-ribbed beach to the east is most popular, backed by the sea wall with shingle stretching to Pagham
Beach Type
ShingleFacilities
ToiletsCafe and a play park
Activities
SwimmingSailing
Windsurfing and diving
Nature and Wildlife
There are walks along the sea wall and a pond at the eastern beach. Pagham Harbour to the east is a nature reserve and a refuge for many species of birds. butterflies and plants. The Sidlesham Ferry Nature Trail. starting at the Visitors' Centre circles tParking
There is parking for 500 cars by the beach.Water Quality
ExcellentLifeguard
NoCleaning and Litter
The beach is cleaned once a week.Awards and Recommendations
Marine Conservation Society RecommendedLocation
Nearest town: Bognor RegisCounty: West Sussex
Latitude/Longitude: 50.7358, -0.769832
Postcode: PO20 0EU
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
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Access
There is direct access to the beach from the sea wall to the east of Selsey Bill.Public Transport
Local Bus services visit Selsey. the nearest train station is Bognor Regis.Nearest Railway Stations
Bognor Regis (Approx. 6 miles away)Chichester (Approx. 7 miles away)
Fishbourne (Sussex) (Approx. 7 miles away)
Bosham (Approx. 8 miles away)
Barnham (Approx. 9 miles away)
Tourist Information
Chichester Tourist Information Centre. 29a South Street. Chichester. West Sussex. PO19 1AH. Tel: 01243 539434See the Environment Agency report for this beach