St Helens Beach

Bembridge, Isle of Wight

A quiet rural beach of sand and shingle backed by National Trust land, providing excellent walking and bird-watching oppourtunities.

Beach Type

Sandy/Pebble

Facilities

Cafe
Slip-way
Toilets(including disabled) and a Campsite

Activities

Swimming
Sailing
Surfing
Jetskiing and power boating

Nature and Wildlife

There is a considerable network of cycletracks and bridleways for offroad cycling. for more info on walks visit www.iwcam.co.uk

Parking

Ample parking is available. although there is a charge.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

No

Cleaning and Litter

The beach is cleaned daily by the council. dog bins are provided as are litter bins.

Dogs

Dogs are allowed on the beach.

Awards and Recommendations

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Bembridge
County: Isle of Wight
Latitude/Longitude: 50.6984, -1.09794
Postcode: PO33 1XZ
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

Explore more of the area around Bembridge, Isle of Wight at Explore Britain.

Access

The beach is easily reached from the Dover road in St Helens Village. Access to the beach from the promenade is via a public slipway and steps.

Public Transport

There is a local bus service. although there is a 10 minute walk to the beach from the drop off point.

Nearest Railway Stations

Brading (Approx. 2 miles away)
Smallbrook Junction (Approx. 3 miles away)
Ryde St Johns Road (Approx. 3 miles away)
Ryde Esplanade (Approx. 3 miles away)
Sandown (Approx. 4 miles away)

Tourist Information

Ryde Tourist information centre. 81 Union St. ryde West. IOW. Tel: 01983 562905

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Bembridge

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