Shanklin Beach
Shanklin, Isle of Wight
Shanklin beach forms part of Sandown Bay, famous for its long sandy beaches and safe bathing areas. Beach activities cater for all tastes with the Towns Amenities nearby. The beach is well served by longshoremen, providing traditional and modern leisure pursuits.
Beach Type
SandFacilities
CafeRestaurants
Lost child centre
Shops
First aid post
Slipway
Toilets (including disabled) and beach huts available
Activities
SwimmingSurfing
Sea canoeing
Sailing
Jet ski-ing
Fishing and pedalo hire
There is a zoned section for water sports
Nature and Wildlife
There is a walk and cycle route from Shanklin to Sandown.Parking
312 car parking spaces are available (including disabled spaces) for a charge.Water Quality
GoodLifeguard
YesCleaning and Litter
The beach is cleaned daily during summer months and monthly during the winter. Litter bins are also provided.Dogs
Dogs are banned between May and September; dog bins are provided at other times.Awards and Recommendations
Quality Coast AwardLocation
Nearest town: ShanklinCounty: Isle of Wight
Latitude/Longitude: 50.6261, -1.17285
Postcode: PO37 6BW
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
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Access
Access onto the beach is by way of slipways and steps. and the area can be accessed by car along the EsplanadePublic Transport
Bus service is available to the beach and the nearest station is approximately 20 mins walk. There is also the Dotto train and the cliff lift.Nearest Railway Stations
Shanklin (Less than half a mile away)Lake (About a mile and a half away)
Sandown (Approx. 2 miles away)
Brading (Approx. 4 miles away)
Smallbrook Junction (Approx. 6 miles away)
Tourist Information
Tourist Information Centre. Guildhall. Newport. Isle of Wight. PO30 1TY. Tel: 01983823366. Web site: www.isleofwight.co.uk.See the Environment Agency report for this beach